🚨 Big news from Brazil! The Supreme Court has just confirmed the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform, X. If you're one of the 22 million Brazilians who scroll through X, here's what you need to know. 📱
It all started when Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered X to appoint a new legal representative in Brazil. Musk's team pushed back, calling the requirement \"illegal,\" and refused to comply. In response, Judge Moraes ordered the suspension of the platform in Brazil, and as of Saturday morning, access has been blocked. 🚫
The tension between Musk and Moraes isn't new. They've been in a high-profile feud for months. While Judge Moraes is determined to combat disinformation, Musk champions free speech—calling Moraes an \"evil dictator cosplaying as a judge\" and accusing him of \"trying to destroy democracy in Brazil.\" 😲
This clash heated up when Moraes ordered the suspension of X accounts belonging to supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro. Musk allegedly reactivated some of these banned accounts, leading to further legal scrutiny. 🕵️♂️
On Monday, five Supreme Court judges, including Moraes himself, voted to uphold the suspension. Moraes stated that Musk showed \"total disrespect for Brazilian sovereignty and, in particular, the judiciary.\" His colleague Flavio Dino added, \"Freedom of expression does not excuse repeated violations of the legal system.\" ⚖️
Back in August, X announced it was closing its offices in Brazil due to Moraes's actions but assured users they would still have access to its services. Looks like that plan hit a snag! 😬
What does this mean for you? If you're in Brazil, you might need to switch up your social media game. Maybe it's time to revisit other platforms or, you know, take a break from the screen and enjoy some real-life adventures! 🌴
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding drama. We'll keep you in the loop! 🔄
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
