Social Media Ban in Brazil

SOURCE www.theguardian.com
Millions of Brazilian users were shut out of the social network X as Elon Musk refused to comply with local laws, leading to a ban by the supreme court. Many users switched to the rival platform Bluesky, with 500,000 new users joining in two days.

Key Points

  • Elon Musk's refusal to comply with local laws led to the ban
  • X had more than 22 million users in Brazil
  • Supreme court judge Alexandre de Moraes spearheaded the ban
  • Bluesky welcomed new users including social media influencer Felipe Neto

Pros

  • Bluesky gained 500,000 new users in two days
  • Prominent figures like Felipe Neto joined Bluesky

Cons

  • Millions of Brazilian X users were unable to access the platform
  • X was banned due to issues related to misinformation and hate speech