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Brazil judge orders shutdown of X social network; Elon Musk furious

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Brazil judge orders shutdown of X social network; Elon Musk furious

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media network, X, after Musk failed to comply with an order to appoint a new legal representative for the company. Musk has been in a feud with the judge, Alexandre de Moraes, who is fighting against disinformation in Brazil. Moraes ordered the immediate suspension of X's operations and asked Google, Apple, and internet providers to implement technological barriers against it. Musk criticized Moraes, calling him an "evil dictator" and accusing him of attempting to destroy democracy. The dispute began when Moraes ordered the suspension of X accounts belonging to supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazil watchdog moves to block access to Elon Musk's X after court order

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Brazil watchdog moves to block access to Elon Musk's X after court order

Brazil's telecom regulator is suspending access to Elon Musk's X social network in compliance with a court order. The order comes from a judge who aims to enforce hate speech regulations on social media platforms. Musk argues that the censorship is unjustified, while the judge insists on accountability. The feud has also resulted in the freezing of Starlink's bank accounts in Brazil. Moraes, the judge, has ordered that X be suspended until all court orders are followed and fines are paid. Telecommunication companies must stop carrying X's traffic to effectively shut it down in Brazil.

Brazil judge Alexandre de Moraes orders probe on Elon Musk over censorship charge

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Brazil judge Alexandre de Moraes orders probe on Elon Musk over censorship charge

Elon Musk is facing an investigation in Brazil after criticizing a Supreme Court judge and accusing him of censorship. The judge ordered the investigation and accused Musk of instrumentalization of the social media platform he owns. The judge warned Musk of fines and even shutting down his business in Brazil for disobeying judicial orders. Musk launched a series of attacks against the judge on his social media platform, resulting in criticism of the judge's actions regarding free speech in Brazil. Brazil's Attorney General also called for urgent regulation of social media platforms.

Brazil judge says will lift Musk's X ban if $1.8 million fine paid

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Brazil judge says will lift Musk's X ban if $1.8 million fine paid

A Brazilian judge has stated that he would allow the reinstatement of Facebook-owned social network, X, in Brazil if a fine of approximately $1.8 million is paid. Last month, X was ordered to be shut down in Brazil by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes after Elon Musk, the owner of X, refused to remove right-wing accounts and failed to appoint a new legal representative in the country. The judge has also penalized X for failing to suspend the use of a server that allowed them to temporarily bypass the ban. This dispute highlights a clash between freedom of expression and corporate responsibility in Brazil.

Brazil judge opens inquiry into Musk after refusal to block accounts on X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Brazil judge opens inquiry into Musk after refusal to block accounts on X

An ongoing dispute between Elon Musk and Brazil has intensified as a Supreme Court judge launched an inquiry into the billionaire's actions. Musk had stated his intention to reactivate accounts on his social media platform X that the judge had ordered blocked. The owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, has challenged the decision, claiming it is unconstitutional. Musk called on the judge to resign, citing violations of the constitution and people of Brazil. The investigation revolves around digital militias spreading fake news and hate messages, as well as an alleged coup attempt. Musk faces potential fines if X fails to comply with the blocking order.

Elon Musk shuts X operations in Brazil ‘effective immediately’

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Elon Musk shuts X operations in Brazil ‘effective immediately’

Media platform X has announced its immediate closure in Brazil, citing censorship orders from Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes. X alleges that Moraes threatened to arrest one of its legal representatives if they did not comply with orders to remove certain content. The Supreme Court of Brazil, where Moraes presides, has not yet commented on the matter. Despite the closure, X's services remain accessible to the Brazilian public, according to Elon Musk, the billionaire behind the platform.

With X blocked, Brazilians find new homes for their thoughts in Threads, Bluesky

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

With X blocked, Brazilians find new homes for their thoughts in Threads, Bluesky

Twitter, or "Social network X," went dark in Brazil after a Supreme Court justice ordered its blackout. This came after a battle between the justice and X owner Elon Musk over online speech regulation in the country. Musk announced that X would no longer comply with court orders to suspend accounts, leading to threats of employee arrests and eventually the blocking of the platform. As a result, Brazilians began migrating to alternative platforms such as Bluesky and Threads. This incident highlighted the significant influence of Brazil's 200 million users on Twitter's global network.

Elon Musk says X received US House query on Brazil actions

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk says X received US House query on Brazil actions

Social media platform X has been contacted by the U.S. House of Representatives regarding its actions in Brazil that violated Brazilian law. Elon Musk, the owner of X, confirmed that the platform was asked to suspend the accounts of Brazilian parliament members and journalists. The U.S. House and X have not provided further comments on the matter. This inquiry follows a move by Brazil Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who ordered the blocking of certain accounts on X. Musk challenged this decision, leading to fines and potential closure of X's office in Brazil.

X agrees to pay Brazil fines, court orders finances unblocked

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

X agrees to pay Brazil fines, court orders finances unblocked

- A Brazilian judge ordered the unblocking of Elon Musk's social media platform, X, in the country. - X agreed to pay over $5 million in fines to comply with the ruling. - The suspension of X in Brazil will be lifted following the payment of fines. - The judge also ordered Brazil's central bank to unblock X's bank accounts for the transfer and immediate payment of the fines. - The clash between the Brazilian court and Elon Musk has become a high-stakes tussle involving freedom of expression and corporate responsibility. - X had over 22 million users in Brazil before the ban and has started complying with the court's conditions for reactivation.

Elon Musk's Starlink defies order to block X in Brazil

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Elon Musk's Starlink defies order to block X in Brazil

Elon Musk continues to defy Brazilian authorities in his ongoing battle over his social network, X. Despite fines and court orders, Musk has refused to comply with requests to suspend accounts or block the platform in Brazil. Now, Musk's satellite-internet service, Starlink, has informed Brazil's telecom agency that it will not block X, further escalating the dispute. The move showcases Musk's power and his willingness to challenge laws he disagrees with. The dispute has already had consequences for millions of Brazilians and could potentially impact Musk's business in the country.

Elon Musk vs Brazil: Save the Brazilian employees! Musk says threats of arrest

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk vs Brazil: Save the Brazilian employees! Musk says threats of arrest

Billionaire Elon Musk claims that Brazilian employees of his social media site, X, are being threatened with arrest by Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes. Musk stated that all information he has on de Moraes will be shared once his employees are safe. Musk and the Brazilian Supreme Court have been engaged in a public feud over censorship allegations, with Musk calling for de Moraes' removal. De Moraes has been accused of limiting free speech in Brazil and recently ordered the blocking of accounts of influential figures on social media.

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