Brazil, Elon Musk
Brazil judge seizes cash from Starlink to cover fine imposed on Elon Musk’s X
Brazil seized about $2 million from a Starlink bank account and another $1.3 million from X to collect on fines issued to Elon Musk's social network, the country's Supreme Court announced Friday.
White House condemns Brazil for banning X in free-speech fight with Elon Musk
The White House issued a rare rebuke of Brazil Tuesday for banning the country’s residents from accessing X in a free-speech struggle with the platform’s billionaire owner Elon Musk. “When it comes to social media,
Elon Musk is an imperfect mascot for free speech — but he's got a point on Brazil
Elon Musk has a checkered past when it comes to upholding free speech. But he may be on the right side of history in his fight with Brazil.
Brazil judge withdraws €3 million from Elon Musk's X and Starlink accounts to pay for fines
In an ongoing dispute between tech mogul Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, authorities withdrew money from their company accounts to pay fines.
Elon Musk gets surprising defender after X banned in Brazil: The Washington Post
Despite The Washington Post’s frequent sharp criticism of Elon Musk, the paper’s editorial board criticized the Brazilian government for moving to ban X.
Brazil Banned Elon Musk’s X, Here’s What to Know
Brazil’s highest court banned X, outlawing the social-media platform for millions. WSJ’s Samantha Pearson explains how tensions escalated between Elon Musk and South America’s largest country.
Brazil unfreezes Elon Musk's X and Starlink assets after receiving $3.3 million payment
Approximately 7.28 million reais, which equals $1.3 million, were transferred from X, while 11.07 million reais, the equivalent of $1.99 million, were transferred from Starlink.
X is banned in Brazil and China, but Elon Musk is only in a spat with one. The secret? Tesla.
Elon Musk has been critical of Brazil's decision to ban X on free-speech grounds but has long remained silent on China's decision to do the same.
Elon Musk and I have one thing in common: We are both banned in Brazil over free speech
I was banned in Brazil when a state court banned my book, “Gilded Lily,” an unauthorized biography of philanthropist Lily Safra.
Opinion
Elon Musk Fights for Free Speech in Brazil
A ban on X is aimed at gagging influencers who buck the state’s version of the truth.
Starlink Assets Unfrozen in Brazil After Musk's Companies Pay $3.2M Fine
Brazil collects its fine from Starlink and X and unfreezes the companies' assets it had seized, including bank accounts and real estate.
Kevin O’Leary issues warning to Brazil president for banning X — praises Elon Musk as a ‘modern day Bruce Wayne
“You got a lot of people that like [the] internet and like social media, [so] be careful [of] the eggshells you're walking on ...
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Commentary: Brazil takes on Elon Musk in an effort to regulate a weapon of mass disinformation
SpaceX and Tesla is testing the world’s willingness to regulate the ultrarich. Billionaires, with money to burn and control ...
Elon Musk called the Australian government 'fascists.' It's the latest country he's picking a fight with.
The Tesla CEO called the Australian government "fascists" in a response to a post on X detailing the country's planned new ...
Bluesky adds videos to the platform to take on Elon Musk's X
Bluesky has launched the one major feature that was missing from the platform, keeping it from being a total replacement for ...
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"Irresponsible:" White House slams Musk's comment on Trump assassination attempt
The White House on Monday criticized Elon Musk's now-deleted post that questioned why former President Trump has recently ...
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Elon Musk's controversial post sparks White House backlash and Secret Service scrutiny
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, removed a post from platform X that caused an uproar in the USA. The White House ...