Musk blinks as he does not have total control over Starlink. Too many partners are involved. The Despotic Supreme Court and government of Brazil, backed by the U.S. Deep State continues to make their moves against Elon Musk and freedom.
Starlink, the satellite internet service under Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has confirmed it will comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to block access to Musk’s social media platform, X, within Brazil. The company made this announcement following a directive that also included freezing Starlink’s financial assets in Brazil.
BREAKING: Starlink will block access to 𝕏 in Brazil to comply with Supreme Court orders.
— DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) September 3, 2024
The legal confrontation began when Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes issued the order, prompting Starlink to challenge the decision legally, citing violations of the Brazilian constitution. Despite their disagreement with the order, termed as illegal treatment by Starlink, they have proceeded to block X in compliance with the judiciary’s directive.
Adding pressure, prior to Starlink’s agreement to block X, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator Anatel threatened the company with sanctions if they failed to comply. This regulatory threat came alongside the asset freeze, both of which are components of a larger legal battle involving Musk and Justice de Moraes.
🔴🔵🟡 BREAKING: STARLINK TO BLOCK X IN BRAZIL 🇧🇷
After Justice Moraes blocked @Starlink‘s finances in Brazil last week for non-compliance with the order to block X, the satellite internet network company has agreed to comply. https://t.co/uLAAQgu30U pic.twitter.com/szaqnuC8vI
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The feud between Musk and Justice de Moraes has been escalating. It recently intensified when X closed its office in Brazil following a directive from de Moraes to remove certain posts from the platform. The judge also threatened hefty fines and an arrest order for the platform’s representative if they failed to appoint a new legal representative in Brazil.
In retaliation, Musk labeled de Moraes as an “evil dictator cosplaying as a judge.” The judicial skirmish continued with de Moraes ordering a complete suspension of X in Brazil, mandating internet service providers and app stores to enforce the ban. He also set substantial fines for individuals bypassing the blockade using virtual private networks (VPNs) or other methods.
Starlink says it’s complying with order to block access to X in Brazil https://t.co/5bjfnfjvVo pic.twitter.com/qEggGygbh0
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 3, 2024
This controversy has sparked a broad debate on the balance between judicial authority and free speech. The Brazilian Bar Association has stepped in, urging the Supreme Court to reassess the fines imposed on citizens using VPNs to access X, arguing that such penalties should only be enforced following a proper adversarial process. Meanwhile, Musk stands firm on his stance, portraying the judicial orders as a politically motivated attack on free expression.
Major Points:
- Starlink, a part of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, announced compliance with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to block Musk’s social media platform, X, in Brazil, following a directive that also included freezing the company’s financial assets.
- Despite contesting the legality of the asset freeze and the blockage of X, Starlink is pursuing legal avenues, claiming the orders violate the Brazilian constitution.
- Before agreeing to comply, Starlink faced potential sanctions from Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, which threatened action if the company did not adhere to the Supreme Court’s directives.
- The conflict between Musk and Justice Alexandre de Moraes intensified with Musk criticizing de Moraes and the judge responding by ordering an immediate nationwide suspension of the X platform.
- The dispute has raised significant concerns about free speech, with the Brazilian Bar Association advocating for a judicial review of the fines imposed on citizens using VPNs to access X, highlighting the need for due process.
TL Holcomb – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
