Elon Musk has announced the closure of X’s (formerly Twitter) office in Brazil following a legal conflict with Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes. Despite the closure, Brazilian users will still have access to the platform. This decision stems from a dispute over censorship orders related to combating misinformation, particularly concerning the controversial accounts of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

– **Key Issues:**
– Moraes threatened legal action against X’s representatives for non-compliance with censorship demands.
– The closure is framed as a protective measure for staff safety.
– Brazilian officials criticized X, warning that the platform could face escalation, potentially leading to a ban.
– Moraes, overseeing efforts against misinformation, has previously suspended accounts promoting false claims about the electoral system.

Musk emphasized that maintaining principle is more important than profit, as he faces scrutiny for reactivating banned accounts and risks substantial fines. He argued that complying would compromise the platform’s integrity.