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Which notable figures will be involved in the dispute over misinformation laws in Brazil by the end of 2024?
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Bolsonaro • 25%
Surprise ally • 25%
Both • 25%
Neither • 25%
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Elon Musk Battles Brazil's Supreme Court Over Misinformation Laws and X Ban
Sep 15, 2024, 10:41 AM
Elon Musk is engaged in a contentious dispute with Brazil's Supreme Court over proposed misinformation laws targeting his social media platform, X. The Brazilian government, under President Lula, has been attempting to regulate political speech to combat disinformation and protect democracy. This has led to significant backlash from Musk, who has labeled the proposed fines for disinformation as 'fascist.' The conflict has sparked a broader debate on the balance between free speech and the regulation of digital platforms. Additionally, Brazil's efforts to control speech have included banning X, which has further intensified the controversy. Former President Bolsonaro and a surprise ally have also become involved in this issue.
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Brazilian Parliament • 25%
International Human Rights Organizations • 25%
Brazilian Civil Society Groups • 25%
Other • 25%
Jair Bolsonaro • 25%
Lula da Silva • 25%
Sergio Moro • 25%
Other • 25%
New fine for VPN usage • 25%
New regulations on content • 25%
Complete ban on specific platforms • 25%
Other • 25%
Introduce New Regulations • 25%
Impose Fines • 25%
Ban Specific Platforms • 25%
No Major Action • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Lawsuits filed • 25%
Settlements reached • 25%
No further action • 25%
Other • 25%
More restrictive • 25%
Less restrictive • 25%
No change • 25%
Other • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
X • 25%
Starlink • 25%
Facebook • 25%
Other • 25%