Brazil block on X comes into effect after judge's order
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A block on Elon Musk's X social network in Brazil began on August 31, 2024, after Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered its suspension due to Musk's failure to appoint a new legal representative. The ruling follows a months-long conflict over disinformation, with Moraes accusing Musk of undermining democracy. Musk criticized Moraes, calling him an 'evil dictator' and claiming the judge's actions threaten free speech. The suspension affects over 22 million users in Brazil, and Moraes threatened fines for circumventing the block. Musk's Starlink operations in Brazil were also impacted by a separate order from Moraes. The feud escalated after Moraes suspended accounts linked to supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is under investigation for a coup attempt.
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https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/economy/1611310-brazil-block-x-effect-judges-order/
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