Social Media Giant X Shuts Down Operations in Brazil Due to Legal and Censorship Issues
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MEXICO CITY — Social media giant X said Saturday it would cease operations in Brazil, a move that comes after Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes reportedly ordered the arrest of X’s legal representative in Brazil unless specific warrants were complied with.
X announced an immediate withdrawal of its staff from its Brazilian operations, although it mentioned that Brazilian users would still have access to its services. The company did not clarify the apparent contradiction in continuing to offer services while suspending operations.
This announcement follows a series of meetings earlier this year between X representatives and Judge de Moraes. These discussions focused on free speech, the spread of far-right narratives, and misinformation on the p...