Tue Sep 03 02:25:54 UTC 2024: – Brazilian Supreme Court upholds decision to block Elon Musk’s social media platform X nationwide
– Platform was blocked for refusing to name a local legal representative and pay fines
– Clash between Musk and Justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation
– Majority of panel supports VPN fine, setting up showdown with Musk’s Starlink internet provider
– Starlink refusing to comply with orders to block X access until financial accounts unfrozen
– Anatel conducting inspections, possible shutdown of Starlink if license revoked
– Musk’s arguments finding support with Brazil’s political right, accused of political persecution against Bolsonaro’s supporters
– Musk under investigation for dissemination of fake news and obstruction, while Bolsonaro under investigation for inciting attempted coup
– Far-right activists and lawmakers affiliated with Bolsonaro’s party had accounts shut down by X in the past.

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