Tue Sep 03 10:26:51 UTC 2024: – Brazil’s Supreme Court has upheld a decision to suspend Elon Musk’s X social network for alleged judicial transgressions
– The platform has been blocked in the country since Saturday after Musk failed to comply with a court order
– Musk and judge Alexandre de Moraes have been feuding, with Moraes vowing to fight disinformation and Musk claiming the supremacy of free speech
– Moraes accused Musk of disrespecting Brazilian sovereignty and the judiciary
– The suspension came after Moraes ordered the suspension of X accounts belonging to supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro
– Brazilian authorities are investigating a possible coup attempt by Bolsonaro to prevent his successor from taking office
– Musk is also under investigation for allegedly using public money for disinformation campaigns in favor of Bolsonaro
– The suspension of X comes just before municipal elections in Brazil
– X had announced the closure of its offices in Brazil in August due to the situation, but assured clients they would still have access to services

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