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Brazil just banned X. Could other countries follow suit?

Authorities in Brazil, the country with the world’s fifth largest number of internet users, have banned the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

The Conversation

On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world

The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts about navigating other social media in its absence

The Independent UK

X goes offline in Brazil after Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with local laws

Millions of users shut out and 500,000 switch to rival platform Bluesky as providers enact supreme court ban

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Brazil Officially Suspends Twitter Even Though We All Logged Out When It Became Elon Musk’s X

Musk said the decision was handed down by “an evil dictator cosplaying as a judge.”

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Top Brazilian judge orders suspension of X in the country after deadline passes for Musk to comply with order

Judge Alexandre de Moraes had given Elon Musk a hard deadline to name a legal representative in the country

Latin Times

Brazil Awaits X Shutdown As Musk Dismisses Legal Order

Brazil was on Friday facing a shutdown of the social media platform X after billionaire Elon Musk refused an order by a Supreme Court judge to name a new legal representative for the company.

International Business Times

Brazil Judge, Musk Standoff Intensifies As Starlink Assets Frozen

A standoff between a Brazilian Supreme Court judge and Elon Musk intensified Thursday as the billionaire's Starlink company said its assets had been frozen in the country amid a feud over the fate of his social media platform X. The episode began Wednesday when Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de…

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Brazilian Supreme Court judge threatens to shut down X in the country as dispute with Musk escalates

Judge Alexandre de Moraes gave the social media platform until Thursday evening to name a legal representative in the country

Latin Times

Lula says he doesn’t yet recognize Maduro as winner of Venezuela election

Brazilian president suggests fresh elections or coalition government as potential solutions to political crisis

The Guardian - US

The lawless mining gangs targeting the Amazon’s precious green energy minerals

As demand for the tin ore cassiterite soars, special forces units of Brazil’s Ibama environment agency must play a cat and mouse game with the thousands of illegal miners pouring into Yanomami reserves

The Guardian - UK

Brazilian Court Halts Highway Project To Curb Deforestation

Brazilian court halts highway project over climate change concerns and deforestation risks, highlighting the need for environmental impact assessment in ma...

Top News

Citing climate change, a federal court in Brazil halts rainforest highway paving

In an unusual action, a Brazilian federal court has halted a project to pave a dirt highway that connects the major city of Manaus to populous regions, citing the likelihood it will contribute to climate change

The Independent UK

Brazil's Intelligence Agency Accused Of Illegal Espionage

Allegations of illegal spying by Brazil's intelligence agency under Bolsonaro's administration lead to arrests and accusations.

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Brazil’s intelligence agency under Bolsonaro spied on judiciary and lawmakers, police say

An investigation into Brazil’s federal police alleges that the country’s intelligence agency spied on members of the judiciary, lawmakers and journalists under former President Jair Bolsonaro

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The Guardian - US

Brazil’s spy agency accused of illegally targeting Bolsonaro’s foes

Five arrested in investigation of claims Abin monitored and harassed top public figures and politicians

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Brazil's Former President Bolsonaro Indicted For Jewelry Embezzlement

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted for embezzling luxury jewelry and facing multiple charges. Ongoing legal scrutiny and accusations raise quest...

France 24

Bolsonaro embezzled $1.2 million worth of undeclared jewelry, Brazil's police say

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of embezzling roughly $1.2 million worth of jewelry during his time in office, including a diamond-encrusted Rolex and Patek Phillipe watches.

The Guardian - UK

Alleged Bolsonaro-linked crime ring sold official luxury gifts worth $1.2m, Brazil police claim

Report into ‘Jewellerygate’ scandal alleges former president involved in embezzlement of high-value gifts received from foreign leaders

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The Independent UK

Brazil's police say Bolsonaro embezzled $1.2 million in undeclared jewelry from Saudi Arabia

Brazil’s Federal Police allege former President Jair Bolsonaro embezzled jewelry worth about $1.2 million during his time in office

International Business Times

Argentina's Milei Denounces 'Judicial Persecution' Of Ally Bolsonaro

Argentina's President Javier Milei addressed a conference of Latin American conservatives in Brazil Sunday, denouncing what he called the "judicial persecution" of far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, under investigation for an alleged coup attempt.

Latin Times

Brazil police seeks charges against former President Bolsonaro for money laundering

The case revolves about undeclared diamonds he received from Saudi Arabia while in office

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted for alleged money laundering for undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia

The indictment of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia marked the far-right leader’s second formal accusation with more potentially in store

The Independent UK

The dizzying array of legal threats to Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been a target for investigations since his early days in office, and the swarm of cases have multiplied since his failed reelection campaign in 2022

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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Indicted For Money Laundering

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro indicted for money laundering and criminal association. Second formal accusation after falsifying COVID-19 vaccine rec...

The Independent UK

Brazil police indict ex-President Bolsonaro for money laundering, criminal association, sources say

Brazilian police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro for money laundering and criminal association in connection with undeclared diamonds the far-right leader received from Saudi Arabia during his time in office, according to a source with knowledge of the accusations

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