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Elon Musk may have a point in his fight against Brazil, but he's not actually helping

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Elon Musk may have a point in his fight against Brazil, but he's not actually helping

Elon Musk is facing backlash for opposing a Brazilian supreme court order to ban certain X accounts spreading election misinformation. Civil liberties experts argue that Musk's support for these accounts empowers an antidemocratic faction within Brazil's far-right. The judge has responded by launching an investigation into Musk for obstruction, criminal organization, and incitement. The order is part of a broader effort to combat hate speech and false information, following the storming of Brazil's congressional building in 2023, fueled by false claims of election fraud. Critics argue that Musk's defense of these accounts undermines nuanced debate about free speech and content moderation.

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