Musk’s X shuts down Brazil operation after judge blasted for censorship

X announces closure of its Brazil operations following Brazil Supreme Court Justice Moraes’ content orders

Media platform X (formerly Twitter) announced on Saturday the closure of its operations in Brazil following what it called “censorship orders” by Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes. The platform noted that there is uncertainty in ensuring the safety of its employees following what it described as increasing threats from Judge de Moraes, including the possible arrest of their legal representative in Brazil. In a post on X, Elon Musk expressed th…

The owner of X revealed on Saturday that the social network's Brazilian offices were going to close due to a clash between the billionaire and a Brazilian Supreme Court judge.

X closes office in Brazil amid Elon Musk's censorship feud with Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes

An escalation in Elon Musk's public feud with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has led to the closure of X's office in the country.Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images // SERGIO LIMA/AFP via Getty ImagesFor months, Elon Musk has publicly feuded with Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes.Musk says Brazil is trying to censor X posts. De Moras says the platform is a haven for hate speech.On Saturday, Musk announced…

X shuts Brazil operations over 'censorship' orders: Musk

A feud between X owner Elon Musk and a Brazilian top court judge has culminated in the platform shutting down its local operations for the staff’s "safety."

According to the social media platform, the judge threatened to arrest an employee if certain posts remained on the website.

X to End Operations in Brazil Over ‘Censorship Orders’

Social media giant X will end operations in Brazil, although its service will remain available to users in the country for the time being. The decision comes as the company’s latest response to actions by Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. Earlier this year, Moraes ordered X to block certain accounts, as he investigates so-called “digital militias” that have been accused of spreading fake news and hate messages during the govern…