With hundreds of millions of users, X is one of the most popular social media platforms of our time. Formerly known as Twitter, the outlet allows people to connect with their loved ones, follow various news publications, and even promote their businesses.
In today’s world, social media is an increasingly relevant part of day-to-day life. Countless people rely on apps like Instagram, X, and even TikTok to learn what’s happening in the world, follow pop culture, and more.
Understanding the tension between Brazil and X owner Elon Musk
X has been in the news recently over its growing feud with Brazil. The South American nation clashed with platform owner Elon Musk after demanding that the latter implement blocks on certain accounts in the country.
This comes as Brazil’s run into trouble with far-right supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro carrying out insurgences in the nation’s capital city, Brasília. Musk, however, said such an order to block certain accounts constituted censorship and an attack on conservative speech.
