Elon Musk’s opposition to censorship on X may result in potential loss of ‘all revenue’ in Brazil.
Elon Musk has recently taken to X (formerly Twitter) to express his strong opposition to specific court orders in Brazil. Musk claims that there is an “aggressive censorship” occurring, which could potentially result in X Corporation losing all revenue in Brazil.
On April 6, X Corp’s Global Government Affairs account informed users that court decisions had compelled the platform to block certain Brazilian accounts. The company explained that it did not have more information about the reasons behind these orders or which laws were being violated.
Furthermore, X disclosed that it was prohibited from revealing the source of the order or which accounts were affected. In response, Global Government Affairs stated that they had challenged the orders, believing that they were inconsistent with Brazilian laws and the Constitution. This demonstrates their support for free speech and transparency.
X Corp. has been compelled by court decisions to block popular accounts in Brazil. We have notified these accounts about this action. We are unaware of the reasons behind these blocking orders. We do not know which posts are alleged to have violated the…
— Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) April 6, 2024
Interestingly, Elon Musk has taken an active role in addressing this issue, in addition to the official communications from X Corporation. In a comment, Musk discussed the regulatory and financial consequences of his actions, stating:
“We are removing all restrictions. This judge has imposed substantial fines, threatened to arrest our employees, and cut off access to in Brazil. As a result, we will likely lose all revenue in Brazil and be forced to close our office there. However, principles matter more than profit.”
Elon Musk’s comment on Brazilian court orders against X Corp. Source: X
Previously, the billionaire criticized the “aggressive censorship” in Brazil, which he believed violated the law and the will of the Brazilian people. He cited a comprehensive source called “Twitter Files – Brazil,” which contained significant evidence. This source was compiled by journalist Michael Shellenberger.
Twitter Files – Brazil reveals that Brazil is cracking down on free speech under the leadership of Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes. The thread includes information about individuals being imprisoned without trial for their social media posts and the judge’s interference on the platform. It consists of internal emails from the former Twitter team, highlighting censorship attempts and threats.
Notably, Alexandre de Moraes served on both the Supreme Court and the Superior Electoral Court. Therefore, Shellenberger suggested that this could be an attack on the democratic process.
Now, all eyes are on Brazil, Elon Musk, X Corp, and Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes. The company may experience revenue losses and operational restrictions in the country as the legal battle escalates.
In conclusion, it is crucial for people to seek a comprehensive understanding of the facts and evidence surrounding what appears to be aggressive censorship and political influence impacting the people of Brazil and companies worldwide.