Brazil's Supreme Court, Led by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, Forces X to Close Operations Amid R$50,000 Fine

Aug 17, 2024, 03:27 PM

Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, has intensified its censorship efforts, resulting in significant actions against the social media platform X. The court has issued demands for censorship and user data, affecting not only Brazilian users but also those in the United States and Argentina. This has led to X facing a R$50,000 (approximately $10,000 USD) fine and threats of arrest against its staff, prompting the platform to close its operations in Brazil effective immediately. Despite the closure of its offices, X remains accessible to Brazilian users. The actions of Justice de Moraes have sparked controversy and criticism, with some viewing his measures as authoritarian and a threat to free speech.