Brazil Supreme Court orders suspension of X

Published On Aug 30, 2024, 4:15 PM

X, formerly known as Twitter, has been banned in Brazil after failing to designate a new legal representative as mandated by a Supreme Court order. The suspension is linked to accusations of the platform spreading disinformation and stems from a series of judicial actions taken by Justice Alexandre de Moraes. In response, Elon Musk criticized the ruling as an attack on free speech. The ban could severely limit X's access to the Brazilian market of 200 million citizens, especially as the judge has ordered tech companies to remove the application and threatens fines for access through VPNs. This conflict highlights ongoing tensions between social media firms and regulatory authorities in Brazil.