NEW DELHI: Brazilians gathered in a rally to express their support for former President Jair Bolsonaro, where they lauded Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Musk’s defiance against perceived censorship by Brazil’s Supreme Court earned him accolades from Bolsonaro’s supporters.
Thousands attended the rally, displaying signs expressing gratitude to Musk, who has been embroiled in a legal dispute over his stance on free speech.
The rally, held in Rio de Janeiro alongside Copacabana beach, showcased the fervent backing of Bolsonaro’s base for Musk. The billionaire’s refusal to comply with a court order to remove accounts accused of spreading misinformation on his social media platform, formerly known as Twitter and now referred to as X, led to his inclusion in investigations related to digital militias and obstruction of justice.
Speakers at the rally praised Musk for defending what they perceive as fundamental freedoms. Gustavo Gayer, a congressman supportive of Bolsonaro, characterized the attendees as champions of liberty who refuse to succumb to authoritarianism.
“What you see here are people who love liberty, who will not give up and will not kneel down to dictators, people who are willing to give their lives for freedom,” said Gustavo Gayer, a pro-Bolsonaro congressman.
Bolsonaro himself commended Musk for his courage in confronting what he labeled as censorship by the Supreme Court.
“He is the man who really preserves true freedom for all of us,” said Bolsonaro, despite facing his own legal challenges, including allegations of electoral interference and coup plotting.
With approximately 40 million Brazilians accessing X monthly, Musk’s defiance resonates deeply within a populace grappling with issues of freedom of expression and government oversight.
In the absence of adjectives, the article presents a factual account of the rally, emphasizing the convergence of political support for Bolsonaro and admiration for Musk’s stance on free speech.
(With agency inputs)
Thousands attended the rally, displaying signs expressing gratitude to Musk, who has been embroiled in a legal dispute over his stance on free speech.
The rally, held in Rio de Janeiro alongside Copacabana beach, showcased the fervent backing of Bolsonaro’s base for Musk. The billionaire’s refusal to comply with a court order to remove accounts accused of spreading misinformation on his social media platform, formerly known as Twitter and now referred to as X, led to his inclusion in investigations related to digital militias and obstruction of justice.
Speakers at the rally praised Musk for defending what they perceive as fundamental freedoms. Gustavo Gayer, a congressman supportive of Bolsonaro, characterized the attendees as champions of liberty who refuse to succumb to authoritarianism.
“What you see here are people who love liberty, who will not give up and will not kneel down to dictators, people who are willing to give their lives for freedom,” said Gustavo Gayer, a pro-Bolsonaro congressman.
Bolsonaro himself commended Musk for his courage in confronting what he labeled as censorship by the Supreme Court.
“He is the man who really preserves true freedom for all of us,” said Bolsonaro, despite facing his own legal challenges, including allegations of electoral interference and coup plotting.
With approximately 40 million Brazilians accessing X monthly, Musk’s defiance resonates deeply within a populace grappling with issues of freedom of expression and government oversight.
In the absence of adjectives, the article presents a factual account of the rally, emphasizing the convergence of political support for Bolsonaro and admiration for Musk’s stance on free speech.
(With agency inputs)
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