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Elon Musk Resists Brazilian Censorship.

Authors :
O'Grady, Mary Anastasia
Source :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition. 4/15/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the federal police to investigate Elon Musk and his Twitter platform for allegedly spreading fake news. Musk has decided to resist this censorship, leading to him being targeted by federal prosecutors. This case highlights a fight between a politicized Supreme Court and critics of President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva, raising concerns about the independence of Brazil's judiciary and the state of its democracy. Many Brazilians, including Musk, view the court's actions as antidemocratic and fear the arbitrary power it holds. The case also raises questions about free speech and the role of social media platforms in political debate. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Wall Street Journal - Online Edition
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
176903650