Elon Musk asked for the resignation of a judge from the Supreme Court of Brazil whom he accuses of censorship for blocking X accounts

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Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of the platform suspected of spreading disinformation, has called for the resignation of Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes. Musk, who is also the head of Tesla and SpaceX, made the statement on his social media platform, urging the judge to step down or be dismissed.

In a series of attacks against Judge Alexandre de Moraes, Musk accused him of repeatedly betraying the Constitution and the people of Brazil. The tech mogul also promised to publish all of the judge’s judicial requests and how they violated the law.

Despite the potential financial consequences, Musk stated that principles are more important than profits and hinted at the possibility of closing their offices in Brazil. This bold move comes as a response to Judge Alexandre de Moraes’ role in blocking accounts of influential figures on social networks, many of whom are supporters of the former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who is known for his iron character and divisive nature, has been leading the fight against disinformation in Brazil and played a key role in declaring Bolsonaro ineligible for spreading false information about the electoral system. The judge has also been investigating Bolsonaro for an attempted coup following the 2022 election.

Elon Musk’s interest in Latin America has been growing, especially in countries like Brazil and Mexico where his companies are making significant investments. With his satellite internet provider company, Starlink, Musk aims to improve connectivity in the region and expand his business operations.

As Musk continues to make waves in the Latin American market, his latest call for the resignation of Judge Alexandre de Moraes underscores his commitment to upholding principles of democracy and transparency, even at the risk of financial loss.