– Elon Musk announced the closure of X’s office in Brazil due to a legal confrontation with Judge Alexandre de Moraes over censorship issues.
– Despite the closure, the social media platform will remain accessible to Brazilian users.
– This decision follows a contentious legal battle where de Moraes has been pursuing actions against misinformation online, including threats to arrest X’s legal representatives.
– X’s Global Government Affairs stated the closure was necessary for employee safety, holding Moraes accountable for the situation.
– Brazilian officials criticized the move, warning it could escalate to potential blocking of the platform in Brazil.
– Judge Moraes has previously suspended accounts linked to disinformation, particularly those supporting former President Jair Bolsonaro.
– Moraes emphasized that freedom of expression should not protect harmful content, and he leads Brazil’s fight against online disinformation.
– Musk defended his position, stating that ethical principles outweigh financial considerations, despite potential revenue losses from Brazil.