Elon Musk’s social network used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators expected to restore the block soon.
Tag: Supreme Federal Court (Brazil)
Brazilian Court Makes One Musk Company Pay Fines of Another
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice said that because Elon Musk controlled both X and Starlink, one company was responsible for the fines of the other.
Brazil’s X Ban Upended Digital Businesses Overnight
The ban on Elon Musk’s X has dealt a blow to Brazilians whose livelihoods depended on internet followings they had amassed for years, and which disappeared overnight.
Brazil’s X Ban Upended Digital Businesses Overnight
The ban on Elon Musk’s X has dealt a blow to Brazilians whose livelihoods depended on internet followings they had amassed for years, and which disappeared overnight.
Order to Block Elon Musk’s X in Brazil Is Upheld
Mr. Musk has criticized the blackout of the social network in Brazil as a campaign by a single, crusading justice. On Monday, four other justices affirmed the ruling.
Why Brazil Banned X
To combat disinformation, Brazil gave one judge broad power to police the internet. Now, after he blocked X, some are wondering whether that was a good idea.
Elon Musk Closes X Office in Brazil Over Fight With Judge
The billionaire said he would shutter his social network’s Brazil operations instead of complying with a Brazilian judge’s orders to suspend accounts.
Brazil Police Accuse Bolsonaro of Embezzling Saudi Jewels
Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, may soon face criminal charges for stealing gifts he received from foreign leaders.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession for Personal Use
The country’s Supreme Court voted to remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 40 grams of marijuana.
The New Players in Brazilian Politics? Elon Musk and Republicans.
The billionaire businessman and House Republicans have given new life to former President Jair Bolsonaro by attacking Brazil’s Supreme Court.