Elon Musk recently shared details about the ongoing conflict between his social media platform, X, and the Brazilian Supreme Court. Musk stated that the court had ordered X to suspend the accounts of sitting members of the Brazilian Parliament and journalists, and to filter content, actions that Musk claimed were illegal.
Judge Moraes is leading the charge against X, advocating for regulations to protect people from harmful content and misinformation in Brazil. The dispute began when the Brazilian court ordered X to restrict or ban certain popular accounts.
Although X initially followed the court orders, Musk subsequently lifted the restrictions, citing that the judge had applied massive fines, threatened to arrest employees, and cut off access to Brazil. According to Musk, the Brazilian Supreme Court has imposed a daily fine of $20,000 on X and threatened to cut off its access to the country.
Consequently, Musk expressed concern that X might lose all revenue in Brazil and may have to shut down its office there, emphasizing that principles matter more than profit. The conflict has also impacted SpaceX’s contracts in Brazil, with the government suspending all contracts with Starlink.
Overall, these developments highlight the escalating tension between X and the Brazilian Supreme Court, with far-reaching implications for both companies and their operations in the country.