Brazil Supreme Court Suspends Elon Musk's X

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered an immediate nationwide suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after the company failed to appoint a legal representative in the country, as required by Brazilian law. The court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, imposed daily fines of 50,000 reais for individuals or companies attempting to access X via VPNs during the ban. Musk's team has publicly criticized the court's actions, claiming that compliance with its orders would equate to censorship of political opponents. De Moraes condemned Musk's disregard for Brazilian sovereignty and the judiciary, stating that the platform would remain suspended until all court orders are fulfilled. The suspension arises amid concerns over misinformation during upcoming municipal elections in Brazil. X's Global Affairs team has indicated that they view the court's demands as illegal and a violation of free speech rights.