2024-09-20 09:00:08
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Censorship
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Brazil's Censorship Debate: The Case of X

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Brazil's decision to block the online service X has sparked intense controversy. Judge Moraes cited disinformation and hate speech as reasons for the ban, emphasizing the need to maintain judicial integrity.

While users briefly regained access, X labeled this as an unintentional glitch. Critics claim the ban is an act of censorship, particularly against supporters of the previous government.

Musk, known for his provocative statements against leftist ideologies, faces severe penalties for noncompliance, including daily fines. The situation has ignited outrage within the crypto community, with some viewing it as an attack on free expression akin to the U.S.

TikTok ban. The ongoing clash between regulation and digital freedom continues to unfold, raising questions about the future of social media in Brazil.

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Brazil bans Musk-owned X, sparking crypto outcry; X claims legal rep 'threatened', Musk calls judge 'evil dictator'; Glassnode analyst sees Bitcoin as solution, crypto investor laments 'no bull-run news'; Scott Melker compares Brazil's X ban to US TikTok ban; Brazil to levy fines on VPN users defying ban.
stern
20. September 2024 um 02:30

After threat of punishment: Online service X is offline again in Brazil

Politics
Judge Moraes blocked the online service X in Brazil because owner Musk had disregarded the Brazilian judiciary. Users had temporary access again, which X described as "accidental". Moraes justified the blocking with disinformation and hate messages, opponents see censorship.
n-tv.de
20. September 2024 um 07:20

X remains blocked: Brazil's crazy threat of punishment makes Musk recoil - n-tv.de

Politics
Technology
X, Musk's online service, remains blocked in Brazil. Judge Moraes threatens Musk with a high penalty for contempt of court. For a short time, some users had access again, which Musk sees as a trick. Moraes justifies the blocking with disinformation; Bolsonaro supporters accuse him of censorship.
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