Elon Musk’s X Social Network Blocked in Brazil
A block on Elon Musk’s X social network in Brazil began to take effect early on Saturday after a Supreme Court judge ordered its suspension, according to AFP.
Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension following a standoff with Musk over disinformation in Brazil. Musk’s refusal to comply with naming a new legal representative led to the ruling.
Access to X, formerly known as Twitter, was no longer possible for some users in Brazil on Saturday, with Musk reacting to the order by accusing Moraes of trying to destroy democracy.
Moraes ordered the immediate suspension of X and threatened fines for users attempting to bypass the block. The platform, with over 22 million users in Brazil, shut down its business operations in response to the legal battle.
Amid investigations into alleged disinformation campaigns, Musk’s satellite operator Starlink also faced restrictions in Brazil.
Summary:
Elon Musk’s X social network was blocked in Brazil after a Supreme Court judge issued a suspension order due to a dispute over disinformation. Musk’s refusal to comply with legal demands led to the platform’s suspension, affecting millions of users in the country. The legal battle highlights the clash between free speech and efforts to combat misinformation, with Musk accusing the judge of political motives. The ongoing feud between Musk and Brazilian authorities reflects broader concerns about online discourse and regulatory oversight in the digital age.