Brazil’s Supreme Court has lifted its ban on X—formerly known as Twitter—after its owner, Elon Musk, complied with key legal demands. The decision ends a lengthy standoff between Musk and Brazilian authorities.
X Returns for Millions of Brazilian Users
Brazil is one of X’s largest markets, with an estimated 22 million users.
The platform had been suspended in Brazil since August 30 for not blocking accounts that spread false information and failing to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, which is required by law for foreign companies.
According to a statement by the court, X met both conditions on September 27. It blocked the required accounts and appointed a local representative. Additionally, X paid fines totaling 28.6 million reais (around $5.2 million).
Brazil’s telecom regulator, Anatel, has also been ordered to ensure the platform was back up and running within 24 hours.
Musk’s Legal Battle with Brazil
The dispute between Musk and Brazil’s Supreme Court started earlier this year when the court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, ordered X to ban certain accounts accused of spreading misinformation.
Musk initially refused, claiming this violated free speech. In response, Musk fired X’s Brazilian staff and closed its office in the country.
In late August, after months of resistance from Musk, Justice de Moraes ordered X to be blocked across Brazil.
This ban caused many users to switch to other platforms like Bluesky, and the demand for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) surged as Brazilians tried to access the site.
De Moraes also extended his crackdown to Musk’s other companies, including satellite internet provider Starlink, freezing the company’s assets and threatening additional penalties.
X Complies and Resumes Operations
X’s compliance with the court’s orders marks a notable concession from Musk.
In a statement, X’s government affairs team wrote: “X is proud to return to Brazil. Giving tens of millions of Brazilians access to our indispensable platform was paramount throughout this entire process. We will continue to defend freedom of speech, within the boundaries of the law, everywhere we operate.”
As X resumes operations, it remains to be seen how the platform will navigate future regulatory challenges in Brazil.
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