Tag: Brazil

Social media platform X to shut operations in Brazil, blames top judge for decision

The company's decision comes after a legal battle with Alexandre de Moraes over the platform's rights and responsibilities to counter disinformation, Al Jazeera reported.

August 18, 2024

Death toll from Brazil floods rises to 75

Another 155 people have been injured with 103 still missing, while 107,600 people have been evacuated to safety in 334 of the state's 496 cities.

May 6, 2024

At least 56 killed due to torrential rains in Brazil

Governor Eduardo Leite declared a state of emergency as the region grapples with the aftermath of the catastrophic weather event.

May 5, 2024

Musk challenges Brazil’s court order to block X accounts, says ‘lifting all restrictions’

This move comes after X Corp has been forced by court decisions to block certain popular accounts in Brazil.

April 7, 2024

Former Brazil PM denies coup plot as thousands rally in his support

Last week, the far-right populist used social media platform X to call for the protest rally, framing it as a "defence of the democratic rule of law."

February 26, 2024