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Elon Musk Resists Brazilian Censorship.
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Wall Street Journal - Online Edition . 4/15/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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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