Brazilian Supreme Court vs. X (formerly Twitter) over Free Speech

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Brazilian Supreme Court justice threatens to shut down X (formerly Twitter) in Brazil unless Elon Musk names a legal representative within 24 hours due to ongoing feud over free speech and misinformation on the platform.

Key Points

  • Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatens to shut down X in Brazil unless a legal representative is named within 24 hours
  • X clashed with de Moraes earlier over free speech and misinformation
  • Brazil's political right criticizes de Moraes for overstepping boundaries

Pros

  • Protecting against misinformation on social media platforms

Cons

  • Potential threat to freedom of speech on the platform