Elon Musk’s technology platform X is resuming its operations in Brazil after a months-long conflict with the country’s federal supreme court minister, Alexandre de Moraes. The suspension of X was put in place on August 31 after Musk refused to comply with court orders to ban certain accounts or remove content that violated Brazilian laws. Musk, who owns and operates X, initially closed the company’s headquarters in Brazil and refused to appoint a legal representative in the country. This led to a standoff with the court, during which Musk criticized Moraes and described him as a tyrant.
In order to resume operations in Brazil, X has now complied with the court’s conditions and can be used by Brazilians once again. The suspension of X allowed competitors like Bluesky and Threads to gain millions of users in Brazil during this time. The strict internet regulations in Brazil aim to limit hate speech, incitements to violence, and political misinformation online. Musk faced pressure from investors in his companies, as well as the threat of daily fines, which eventually led him to comply with Brazilian law.
X’s return to Brazil is a victory for tens of millions of Brazilians who rely on the platform for communication and information. The company has committed to defending freedom of speech while operating within the boundaries of the law in all countries where it operates. Users in Brazil are now regaining access to X following the court’s authorization.
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