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X, formerly Twitter, may be shut down in Brazil due to a legal dispute with Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes.
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The issue revolves around X’s compliance with Brazilian laws and resistance to censorship orders.
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Elon Musk has openly criticized the judge, accusing him of punishing the platform for resisting censorship.
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is facing a potential shutdown in Brazil due to a legal standoff with Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes. The dispute centers on X’s compliance with Brazilian laws and its resistance to censorship orders. Musk has accused the court of punishing the platform for resisting censorship.
The conflict began when X missed a court-imposed deadline to name a legal representative in Brazil. The platform has been fined and had its local bank accounts frozen, which could lead to a shutdown. Musk has openly criticized Judge Moraes, describing the court’s actions as illegal and unfair.
The legal battle has sparked a mix of reactions in Brazil, with some users arguing that the judge is undermining freedom of speech, while others believe Musk must adhere to Brazilian law. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between social media platforms and governments over censorship and compliance with local laws.
