Brazilian Judge Alexandre de Moraes Blocks Elon Musk's X
Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes is one of Brazil's most influential figures, recently ordering the suspension of Elon Musk's platform, X, to fight disinformation. His actions have targeted supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, drawing Musk’s ire, who labeled him an 'evil dictator.' Moraes heads the Superior Electoral Tribunal and has a background as a state prosecutor, security secretary, and justice minister.
Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, known for his stern demeanor and bald head, is one of the most powerful figures in Brazil.
He recently ordered the suspension of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, owned by billionaire Elon Musk.
This decision is part of Moraes's broader effort to combat disinformation, particularly targeting far-right supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.
Moraes, who also heads the Superior Electoral Tribunal, has faced backlash from Musk, who called him an 'evil dictator.' The judge, nicknamed 'Xandao,' has a background in constitutional law and has held various influential positions, including state security secretary and justice minister.
His rulings have significantly impacted Bolsonaro and his allies, with ongoing investigations into Bolsonaro's alleged coup plot.
Moraes’s actions have fueled his criticisms from the far right, yet he maintains a stance that freedom of expression is not the same as freedom to spread misinformation.
He recently ordered the suspension of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, owned by billionaire Elon Musk.
This decision is part of Moraes's broader effort to combat disinformation, particularly targeting far-right supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.
Moraes, who also heads the Superior Electoral Tribunal, has faced backlash from Musk, who called him an 'evil dictator.' The judge, nicknamed 'Xandao,' has a background in constitutional law and has held various influential positions, including state security secretary and justice minister.
His rulings have significantly impacted Bolsonaro and his allies, with ongoing investigations into Bolsonaro's alleged coup plot.
Moraes’s actions have fueled his criticisms from the far right, yet he maintains a stance that freedom of expression is not the same as freedom to spread misinformation.
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