The Supreme Court of Brazil Threatens to Suspend X in a Day
Earlier this year, de Moraes ordered X to block certain accounts, linked to what he describes as "digital militias" that spread fake news during former President Jair Bolsonaro's government.
The Brazilian Supreme Court has given Elon Musk a 24-hour ultimatum to appoint a new legal representative for X (formerly Twitter) in Brazil.
This order, issued by Justice Alexandre de Moraes on August 28, follows a petition against the company. Failure to comply will result in the immediate suspension of X's operations in Brazil.
This legal battle stems from Brazil's efforts to enforce its internet laws, particularly against platforms accused of spreading misinformation and hate speech.
Earlier this year, de Moraes ordered X to block certain accounts, linked to what he describes as "digital militias" that spread fake news during former President Jair Bolsonaro's government.
Musk has publicly criticized these actions, accusing Brazil of censorship and defying the court order by sharing an AI image of de Moraes in prison.
X had previously shut down its operations in Brazil on August 17 to protect its staff after its legal representative was threatened with arrest for non-compliance with a court order.
Despite the closure, the X service remains available to users in Brazil.
Musk's defiance of regulatory demands is not limited to Brazil. He has faced similar battles globally, including with the European Union over content moderation responsibilities.
The situation in Brazil remains tense as the deadline approaches, with significant implications for X's operations and Musk's ongoing legal challenges in the country.
