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Hacker News Apr 19, 2024

US releases sealed Brazil orders to X, shedding light on account suspensions
https://apnews.com/article/brazil-twitter-elon-musk-x-censorship-f51dc67d51c8f5a1cf152ba467f44a8f
#ycombinator #Brazil #Censorship #Jair_Bolsonaro #Civil_rights #Human_rights #General_news #Latin_America #United_States_government #Courts #Business #Turkey_government #Technology #World_news #Washington_news #Washington_News

US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions

A U.S. congressional committee has released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X. The orders, disclosed late Wednesday, offer a glimpse into decisions that have spurred complaints of alleged censorship and suppression of free-speech from the company — and its billionaire owner, Elon Musk. The tech mogul, a self-proclaimed free-speech absolutist, had vowed to publish de Moraes’ orders, which he equated to censorship. His crusade has been cheered on by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, who allege they are being targeted by political persecution, and have found common cause with their ideological allies in the U.S.

AP News

Hacker News Aug 22, 2023

Brazilian hacker claims Bolsonaro asked him to hack into the 2022 voting system
https://apnews.com/article/brazil-bolsonaro-hacking-inquiry-cc8f890588a5115ff77370d236b3e149
#ycombinator #Jair_Bolsonaro #Brasilia #Voting #Crime #Brazil_government #General_news #World_news #Hacking #Elections #Law_enforcement #World_News

Brazilian hacker claims Bolsonaro asked him to hack into the voting system ahead of 2022 vote

A Brazilian hacker claims then-President Jair Bolsonaro asked him to hack the country’s electronic voting system to expose its alleged weaknesses ahead of the 2022 presidential election. Walter Delgatti Neto did not provide any evidence for his claim to the parliamentary commission of inquiry Thursday. But his testimony adds further pressure on the former far-right leader. Bolsonaro is being investigated for his role in the January riots in the capital city of Brasilia and has been barred from running for office until 2030. Police also alleged earlier this month that Bolsonaro received cash from the sale of two luxury watches he received as gifts from Saudi Arabia while in office.

AP News

Sue Stone Mar 5, 2023

Trump Calls US Democracy a 'Very Dangerous System' at CPAC
https://www.commondreams.org/news/trump-bolsonaro-cpac

#cpac #democracy #election_2024 #fascism #jair_bolsonaro #donald_trump

Ousted Autocrat Double-Header Features Trump and Bolsonaro at CPAC

Former U.S. president headlines ousted autocrat double-header by following Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro at annual far-right convention.

Common Dreams

Wonkette Headline Bot Jan 10, 2023

Shocker: US Rightwing Election-Denying Fascists Support Brazilian Rightwing Election-Denying Fascists https://www.wonkette.com/shocker-us-rightwing-election-denying-fascists-support-brazilian-rightwing-election-denying-fascists

#Jair_bolsonaro #Brazil #Coup_attempt #January_8 #Violence_political #Donald_trump #Tucker_carlson #Steve_bannon #Jair_bolsonaro_brazil_january_8

Shocker: US Rightwing Election-Denying Fascists Support Brazilian Rightwing Election-Denying Fascists

Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson continue circling the moral drain.

Wonkette

Sue Stone Jan 10, 2023

Tucker Cheers on Brazilian Insurrection and Repeats ‘Rigged’ Election Lies
https://www.thedailybeast.com/tucker-cheers-on-brazilian-insurrection-and-repeats-rigged-election-lies?ref=home

#Fox_News #Tucker_Carlson #Jair_Bolsonaro

Tucker Cheers Brazilian Insurrection, Repeats ‘Rigged’ Election Claims

Carlson dedicated his opening monologue Monday to the defense of pro-Bolsonaro rioters who ransacked a host of government buildings.

The Daily Beast

Sue Stone Jan 10, 2023

1,500 Bolsonaro Backers Detained After Far-Right Coup Attempt in Brazil
https://www.commondreams.org/news/brazil-coup-arrests

#Democracy #Jair_Bolsonaro #Joe_Biden #Luiz_Inacio Lula da Silva #coup #Brazil

1,500 Bolsonaro Backers Detained After Far-Right Coup Attempt in Brazil

Brazilian Justice Minister Flávio Dino said Monday that "about 1,500" people have been arrested since supporters of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro attacked government buildings in Brasília the previous day.

Common Dreams

Sue Stone Jan 9, 2023

Brazil Congress attack: Police arrest 400 after Bolsonaro supporters storm capital
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/08/bolsonaro-supporters-storm-congress-brazil

#Protests #Congress #Luiz_Inacio Lula da Silva #Jair_Bolsonaro