X profiles censored by Moraes that can be reactivated by Musk

The promise by the owner of over the last four years, it could favor a series of journalists, influencers and politicians.

Musk’s reaction to the revelations brought about by journalistic coverage surrounding messages exchanged between employees of X in Brazil and the STF, which have been called Twitter files Brazil, was praised by conservative politicians in Brazil and encouraged many who had their accounts blocked.

The punished users were reached by investigations led by Moraes, especially those that make up the so-called “Fake News Inquiry”, which recently completed five years, and others that investigate alleged orchestrated actions on social networks to disseminate false information and hate speech, with the alleged aim of “undermining institutions and democracy”. See some of the biggest beneficiaries if Musk’s announcement comes to fruition:

Guilherme Fiúza, Paulo Figueiredo and Rodrigo Constantino

Journalists Guilherme Fiuza, Paulo Figueiredo and Rodrigo Constantino had their profiles taken down at the beginning of April 2023 by order of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, as part of the “Fake News Inquiry (4,781)”. Figueiredo and Constantino are exiled in the United States.

Luciano Hang

The businessman, owner of the Havan retail chain, had his popular profile with millions of followers suspended on August 25, 2022 by minister Alexandre de Moraes. On the day he was the target of a Federal Police operation for allegedly speaking in favor of a “coup d’état” in a messaging group.

Allan dos Santos

Since October 9, 2021, journalist Allan dos Santos has had his profile on X suspended due to being investigated for alleged attacks on STF ministers and democracy, in addition to the alleged dissemination of fake news. He is in exile in the United States and is considered a fugitive in Brazil.

Daniel Silveira

The impeached former deputy Daniel Silveira (RJ) had his profiles deactivated on February 19, 2021. The alleged reason was that the then parliamentarian was arrested for defending in a video the decree of AI-5, an instrument of repression adopted during the military period , and having harshly criticized STF ministers, calling for the impeachment of some of them.

Ludmila Grilo

In September 2022, former judge Ludmila Lins Grilo had her profiles canceled on X by order of Alexandre de Moraes. She was punished for criticizing state governments during the Covid-19 pandemic and for questioning STF decisions. Ludmila ended up being banned from the judiciary by decision of the National Council of Justice (CNJ).

Robert Jefferson

Former federal deputy Roberto Jefferson (PTB-RJ) had his social media accounts deactivated on July 24, 2020 for the same reason as Bernardo Kuster. Jefferson ended up being arrested in 2022.

Winston Lima

Retired Navy soldier Winston Lima also had his accounts taken down on July 24, 2020, following the same line of action as Moraes against right-wing influencers.

Monark

The well-known YouTuber Monark had his activities suspended on January 13, 2023 due to criticism of state authoritarianism and support for demonstrations against the STF. This was not the first time that the influencer’s social networks were blocked.

Oswaldo Eustáquio

Journalist Oswaldo Eustáquio had his online activities deactivated on September 6, 2021. This occurred in the context of an investigation into the carrying out of acts considered undemocratic during September 7 events. He is in exile in the United States.

Bernardo Kuster

Journalist Bernardo Kuster had his accounts deactivated on July 24, 2020 by order of Alexandre de Moraes. This occurred together with the blocking of the accounts of 16 other influencers on social media, as part of an action to stop speeches considered as “fostering hatred and subversion of order” and encouraging the breach of institutional and democratic normality.

Edgar Corona

The owner of the Smart Fit gym chain, Edgar Corona, saw his social media accounts deactivated on July 24, 2020, as part of the same action that affected other right-wing influencers, sympathetic to then-president Jair Bolsonaro.

Musk calls for Moraes to resign or impeach

The clash between Musk and Moraes took over social media and the news this weekend. Former president Jair Bolsonaro took the opportunity to post this Sunday (7) a video of him with the businessman in May 2022, in which he calls him “the true myth of our freedom”.

After a series of publications on In a new post, Musk stated that X will soon publish everything required by the minister in disagreement with Brazilian legislation. “This judge blatantly and repeatedly betrayed the Constitution and the Brazilian people. He should resign or be impeached,” he said. “Shame, Alexandre, shame,” he concluded, marking the minister’s profile.

Musk stated that he runs the risk of even closing the X office in Brazil, but that the principles in defense of freedom of expression would be above profit. On Sunday night (7), the businessman published again, saying that the STF’s demands are “the most draconian of any country on Earth”.