Brazil does not fuck around. They famously jailed several Microsoft execs when they didn’t hand over some emails a few years ago.

Edit: Skype data not emails and one exec

Earlier this year, Moraes ordered X to block certain accounts, as he investigates so-called “digital militias” that have been accused of spreading fake news and hate messages during the government of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro.

That sounds very “on brand” for the company these days.

Should journalists start referring to the platform as “the far-right hate speech platform formerly known as Twitter”?

GOOD. Elon doesnt get to taunt us with a coup unpunished.

not sure what everyone’s so excited about “The X service remains available to the people of Brazil, the platform said on Saturday.”

seems like they’re just closing their offices so they don’t get fined or arrested