The U.S. House of Representatives has launched an inquiry into billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk‘s activities in Brazil, which are alleged to have violated Brazilian law.
What Happened: Musk revealed that the U.S. House of Representatives had contacted X concerning his behavior in Brazil. He shared this information on X, previously known as Twitter.
The actions under scrutiny are believed to have breached Brazilian law, with Musk hinting that the infractions could number in the hundreds if not thousands. He concluded his post with a chili pepper emoji, suggesting the situation escalates.
Why It Matters: This investigation follows a series of events involving Musk and the Brazilian authorities. On Apr. 7, Musk was under investigation by the Brazilian Supreme Court for allegedly obstructing justice in a social media dispute. He had called for the impeachment of Brazil’s top judge, accusing him of abusing economic power.
The following day, Musk questioned a Brazilian Member of Congress about the Parliament’s inaction against Justice Alexandre de Moraes, whom he referred to as a “brutal dictator.”
On Apr. 9, Musk criticized censorship supporters in a cryptic post, labeling them tyrants. Later that day, a Brazilian government committee praised Musk for his stance against censorship in the country.
The U.S. House of Representatives’ investigation into Musk’s actions in Brazil marks the latest development in this ongoing saga.
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