X Closes Operations in Brazil Amid Censorship Orders Saga
X Closes Operations in Brazil Due to Censorship Orders
X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced that it is closing its operations in Brazil immediately due to censorship orders imposed by Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes. Despite this closure, users in Brazil can still access the platform.
Details of the Censorship Orders
According to statements from X, Judge de Moraes threatened arrest to X's representative Rachel Nova Conceicao if the platform did not comply with requests to remove specific content. This secret order has raised concerns about freedom of expression and the rule of law.
- X claims to have been forced into this decision following ignored appeals to the Supreme Court.
- The platform’s operations will cease, but its services remain available to users in Brazil.
Potential Consequences of Non-Compliance
The document shared by X indicates that failing to comply with de Moraes’ requirements could result in daily fines of up to 20,000 reais ($3,653). This situation has heightened tensions between X, under owner Elon Musk, and Brazilian authorities.
Ongoing Legal and Political Battle
- This is not the first confrontation between Musk and de Moraes; previous conflicts centered on content moderation issues.
- Allegations suggest Brazil is imposing censorship on high-profile accounts, including those of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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