Brazil, Elon Musk
White House condemns Brazil for banning X in free-speech fight with Elon Musk
The White House issued a rare rebuke of Brazil Tuesday for banning the country’s residents from accessing X in a free-speech struggle with the platform’s billionaire owner Elon Musk. “When it comes to social media,
Elon Musk is an imperfect mascot for free speech — but he's got a point on Brazil
Elon Musk has a checkered past when it comes to upholding free speech. But he may be on the right side of history in his fight with Brazil.
Brazil Banned Elon Musk’s X, Here’s What to Know
Brazil’s highest court banned X, outlawing the social-media platform for millions. WSJ’s Samantha Pearson explains how tensions escalated between Elon Musk and South America’s largest country.
Elon Musk and I have one thing in common: We are both banned in Brazil over free speech
I was banned in Brazil when a state court banned my book, “Gilded Lily,” an unauthorized biography of philanthropist Lily Safra.
X is banned in Brazil and China, but Elon Musk is only in a spat with one. The secret? Tesla.
Elon Musk has been critical of Brazil's decision to ban X on free-speech grounds but has long remained silent on China's decision to do the same.
Brazil seizes millions from Elon Musk's SpaceX and platform X
The Brazilian State Treasury seized more than 3 million dollars from the accounts of Platform X and Elon Musk's company SpaceX following a ruling by the country's Supreme Court. The reason is the billionaire's failure to block accounts sympathizing with the former president on Platform X.
Elon Musk gets surprising defender after X banned in Brazil: The Washington Post
Despite The Washington Post’s frequent sharp criticism of Elon Musk, the paper’s editorial board criticized the Brazilian government for moving to ban X.
Brazil judge withdraws €3 million from Elon Musk's X and Starlink accounts to pay for fines
In an ongoing dispute between tech mogul Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, authorities withdrew money from their company accounts to pay fines.
Brazil judge seizes cash from Starlink to cover fine imposed on Elon Musk’s X
Brazil seized about $2 million from a Starlink bank account and another $1.3 million from X to collect on fines issued to Elon Musk's social network, the country's Supreme Court announced Friday. Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes previously froze the accounts of both companies,
Elizabeth Shackelford: Brazil takes on Elon Musk in an effort to regulate a weapon of mass disinformation
The idea that governments have no right to regulate dangerous speech is a convenient fantasy for those making billions off it ...
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Before Brazil and Elon Musk: X’s history of run-ins with left and right
All five judges on Brazil’s Supreme Court panel voted last week to uphold a ban on Elon Musk’s social media platform X in the country, rendering the mobile app inaccessible to almost 212 ...
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Commentary: Brazil takes on Elon Musk in an effort to regulate a weapon of mass disinformation
SpaceX and Tesla is testing the world’s willingness to regulate the ultrarich. Billionaires, with money to burn and control ...
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Elon Musk gets surprising defender after X was banned in Brazil: The Washington Post
Despite The Washington Post's frequent sharp criticism of Elon Musk, the paper's editorial ... arrest its legal representative in Brazil." As a result, Musk's team left the country, which ...
Elon Musk called the Australian government 'fascists.' It's the latest country he's picking a fight with.
The Tesla CEO called the Australian government "fascists" in a response to a post on X detailing the country's planned new ...
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"Irresponsible:" White House slams Musk's comment on Trump assassination attempt
The White House on Monday criticized Elon Musk's now-deleted post that questioned why former President Trump has recently ...
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Elon Musk's controversial post sparks White House backlash and Secret Service scrutiny
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, removed a post from platform X that caused an uproar in the USA. The White House ...