Brazil’s X Ban – Why X Blocked in Brazil

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The Brazilian Supreme Court’s decision to ban Elon Musk’s X from the country has sparked a firestorm of controversy, with many critics arguing that the move is a violation of free speech and a dangerous overreach by the judiciary.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who ordered the ban, has long been at odds with X, which he has accused of allowing misinformation and hate speech to spread unchecked on the platform.

But the decision to block X in Brazil has raised questions about the court’s ability to regulate speech and whether it is appropriate for judges to impose such drastic measures without input from the legislative or executive branches.

Brazil has become a testing ground for the power of the judiciary to regulate social media, a trend that is likely to be closely watched by other governments around the world. 

 

Resources and Citations

  • BBC – Musk’s X suspended in Brazil after disinformation row
  • AP News – On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected
  • CNBC – Brazil’s top court orders nationwide suspension of Elon Musk’s X
  • CBS – Brazil block on social network X goes into effect joining other countries around the world

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