Elon Musk Announces X Office Closure in Brazil
This move comes after Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to arrest X’s legal representative for failing to comply with court orders.
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Elon Musk has announced the closure of X’s office in Brazil, describing the decision as “difficult.”
This move comes after Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes threatened to arrest X’s legal representative for failing to comply with court orders.
Operational Impact
Despite the office closure, X will continue to provide services to users in Brazil. The company will withdraw all remaining staff from the country immediately.
Background and Controversies
The decision follows disputes between X and Justice de Moraes over issues of free speech and misinformation.
Earlier this year, de Moraes initiated investigations into Elon Musk and the company, leading to accusations of censorship from X.
De Moraes has faced criticism for his perceived overreach in regulating political speech and social media in Brazil.
