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Chiara Castro

EXPLAINED: Brazilian vpn usage soars as x faces potential restrictions | Rare Historical Photos

Elon Musk.

As Brazil launched an inquiry into Elon Musk's conduct, citizens are getting ready to evade potential social media restrictions.

The owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, first suggested users across the country download a virtual private network (VPN) on Sunday, April 7, 2024. His pledge came to ensure people can still access the platform in case the Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes decides to enforce restrictions for not complying with some account removal requests.

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