Why Brazil is taking on Elon Musk

12 September 2024 - 26 mins
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What does the feud between Elon Musk and Brazil’s supreme court mean for X and Starlink users in the country? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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