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A Brazilian judge ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform, X, due to Musk's failure to appoint a legal representative amid ongoing legal disputes. This decision escalates tensions between Musk and Brazilian authorities, impacting his Starlink operations.

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Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the immediate suspension of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, owned by Elon Musk. This decision follows Musk's failure to appoint a legal representative in Brazil for ongoing litigation concerning a dispute over content moderation and accountability for misinformation on the platform. The judge, Alexandre de Moraes, criticized Musk for not complying with court orders, specifically the request for a legal representative to ensure the platform adheres to Brazilian law.

The tensions escalated as Brazilian authorities sought to hold social media platforms accountable for misinformation, which has significantly impacted public discourse and trust in media. Musk's company, which also operates Starlink satellite internet services in Brazil, has faced additional scrutiny, with the freezing of Starlink's financial assets amidst the ongoing legal battle. This series of events has brought to light the difficulties faced by international tech companies operating in different regulatory environments, especially concerning compliance and accountability standards.

As the situation develops, Brazilian President Lula da Silva has emphasized that Musk must respect the decisions of Brazil's top court, highlighting the significance of legal compliance for foreign entities. Musk's business operations in Brazil could face further repercussions if the legal standoff continues, potentially limiting access to X for Brazilian users and hindering Starlink's services in the region.

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Change in Rank +13

Thread Age 146 days

Number of Articles 105

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Brazilian judge orders suspension of social media platform X

USA Today - 144 days ago - The suspension is the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk.

Social media platform X blocked in Brazil in row over legal representative

Your Local Guardian - 144 days ago - Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s X as part of an ongoing legal row.

Brazilian Judge Suspends X After Elon Musk Refuses to Name Representative

Newsweek - 144 days ago - Musk has publicly clashed with the judge in recent months.

Brazil judge orders shutdown of Elon Musk's X

Hindustan Times - 144 days ago - Elon Musk has been locked in a months-long feud with Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who is leading a battle against disinformation in Brazil. | World News

Elon Musk and X: Brazilian judge bans X as Musk challenges top court

The Australian Financial Review - 144 days ago - The banning of the platform formerly known as Twitter caps a months-long feud between Musk and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

Judge orders suspension of social media platform X in ongoing legal row

Your Local Guardian - 144 days ago - The ruling was made because owner Elon Musk has refused to name a legal representative in Brazil.

Brazil Blocks Musk’s X After Company Refuses To Name Local Representative Amid Feud With Judge

HuffPost - 144 days ago - To block X, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, told internet service providers to suspend users’ access to the social media platform.

Brazil Supreme Court Orders Shutdown of Elon Musk’s X

The Epoch Times - 144 days ago - The court has fully suspended the platform in Brazil for noncompliance in appointing a local legal representative.

Brazil starts blocking social media platform X amid a dispute with Elon Musk

NPR - 144 days ago - A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.

Judge in Brazil suspends X after chief Elon Musk fails to name legal representative

Euronews - 144 days ago - The move further escalates the monthslong feud between Musk and Justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.

BREAKING: “X” Banned in Brazil — COMMUNIST SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ORDERS NATIONWIDE CENSORSHIP OF THE PLATFORM

The Gateway Pundit - 144 days ago - In a new chapter on escalating authoritarianism in Brazil, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspended /X in the country on Friday, 30.

Elon Musk's X Faces Potential Brazil Ban After Defying Judge's Order

Forbes Middle East - 144 days ago - Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, is facing a potential ban in Brazil after the company refused to comply with an order from a top Brazilian judge, whom Musk has repeatedly attacked in recent weeks over multiple legal disputes, potentially setting up X for a country-wide shutdown that could impact tens of millions of users.

Brazilian judge suspends Elon Musk’s X platform nationwide

Global News - 144 days ago - The move further escalates the months-long feud between Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.

Judge suspends Elon Musk's X in Brazil after it refuses to name a legal representative

New York Post - 144 days ago - The move further escalates the monthslong feud between Justice Alexandre de Moraes and Elon Musk over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.

Brazilian judge suspends X platform after it refuses to name a legal representative

CNN - 144 days ago - A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country, according to a copy of the decision seen by The Associated Press

Judge orders X ban in Brazil

The Verge - 144 days ago - Elon Musk’s X has been banned in Brazil after the company failed to comply with orders to appoint a new legal representative.

Top Brazilian judge orders suspension of X platform in Brazil amid feud with Musk

ABC News - 144 days ago - A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X nationwide after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country

Elon Musk Rages as Brazil Freezes Starlink’s Assets

Futurism - 144 days ago - Elon Musk is playing with political fire amid his ongoing feud with a Brazilian Supreme Court judge — and for once, he might be right.

Brazilian Judge Orders Suspension Of X; Social Media Platform Responds

Daily Wire - 144 days ago - On Friday, Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered that social media platform X, formerly Twitter, be suspended in the country. The order comes after X did not appoint a new legal representative, which is mandatory in Brazil. In response to the order, X Global Government Affairs issued the following statement: Soon, we ...

Brazil judge takes on Musk's X as 'fake news' crusade ramps up

MarketScreener - 144 days ago - Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes' threats to shut down billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X are just the latest chapter in a no-holds-barred crusade against perceived attacks on...

Brazilian Judge Suspends X; Elon Musk Calls Him 'Evil Dictator'

International Business Times - 144 days ago - The social media platform X was suspended in Brazil on Friday amid a showdown between owner Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes.