by Paul Dragu, The New American:

Just days after French officials arrested Telegram Chief Pavel Durov, Brazil banned Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. Considering that back in October, Brazil suffered a U.S.-style rigged election, this development should surprise no one. But it does trigger questions that go beyond Brazil, including those related to America’s role in this development and whether Musk is in the crosshairs of free speech opponents in the Land of the Free.

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