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Brazil's Ban on X Ignites Free Speech Debate

Elon Musk's platform suspension rallies Bolsonaro supporters and raises global concerns about censorship.

  • Thousands rallied in Sao Paulo against the ban, seeing it as political persecution.
  • Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the ban, citing misinformation concerns.
  • The ban has led to a significant ideological clash, impacting 40 million Brazilian users.
  • Other democracies are watching closely as they balance free speech with disinformation control.
  • The standoff between Musk and Brazil's judiciary could have lasting implications for global internet governance.
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