Alexandre de Moraes
X Draws the Line in Brazil, Shuts Down Local Operations Amid Censorship Clash
A tense standoff between tech and government.
X Defies Brazil’s Censorship Demands Again
Elon Musk is refusing to comply.
Brazil’s Justice de Moraes Orders X to Delete Criticism, Fines It Despite Compliance
X accuses Justice Moraes of arbitrary legal reinterpretation, escalating tensions over online censorship.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Is Hiring Contractors To Monitor Social Media and Track Dissenters
In a bid to curb “disinformation,” the judiciary’s expansive monitoring now targets critics.
House Committee Report Unveils Recent Brazil Social Media Censorship Demands As Recently as April 2024
Using threats and hefty fines, Brazil cracks down on social media accounts questioning election integrity.
Rumble Is Blocked in Russia After Refusing Censorship Requests, CEO Says
Rumble vs. Russia: The video platform is blocked for refusing censorship, raising questions about other tech giants’ compliance.
Watch: Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski and Journalist Michael Shellenberger Testify on Brazil Censorship Demands
“It’s never the good guys doing the censoring. If the United States won’t stand up for freedom of speech – who will?”
Brazil Targets Twitter Files Author Who Revealed Censorship Orders
Brazil’s Attorney General claims his Twitter Files coverage amounts to a “probable crime” against the state, a charge the journalist vehemently denies.
Brazil’s Chief Censor Faces Growing Criticism From Even Congress and Lula Government
Moraes’ aggressive speech policies in Brazil trigger a backlash, even among allies, raising concerns over freedom of expression.
US House Republicans Challenge Brazil’s Claims on X “Misinformation” Censorship
The US House Judiciary Committee alleges Brazil’s misuse of “misinformation” claims to suppress free speech on American social media platforms.
House Judiciary Probes Brazil’s Overreaching Censorship Pressure On X
Amidst escalating tensions, X responds to a US House subpoena, spotlighting its standoff with Brazilian censorship demands.
Brazil Rebrands Internet Censorship Amid Pushback
Brazil’s “rebrand” of internet censorship laws ignites international controversy amid stark opposition from tech mogul Elon Musk.