Musk's X suspended in Brazil after disinformation row

X, formerly known as Twitter, has been suspended in Brazil after failing to appoint a new legal representative as mandated by a Supreme Court judge. The suspension, ordered by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, is a result of X's non-compliance with court orders related to the blocking of accounts accused of spreading disinformation. The judge's order requires X to pay fines and comply with Brazilian law before the suspension can be lifted. Musk criticized the ruling, claiming it undermines free speech and is politically motivated. The Brazilian telecommunications agency is tasked with enforcing the ban, which is expected to take effect within 24 hours. Additionally, companies like Apple and Google have been given a five-day deadline to remove X from their app stores. Users attempting to access the platform via VPNs could face fines. The situation escalated as Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, also faced financial repercussions in Brazil, with its bank accounts frozen due to a related court order. Justice Moraes has previously restricted social media platforms in Brazil and is investigating former President Jair Bolsonaro and his supporters for their involvement in an alleged coup attempt. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between social media companies and Brazilian authorities regarding compliance with local laws.

- X has been suspended in Brazil for failing to comply with court orders.

- Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension due to disinformation concerns.

- Musk criticized the ruling as a threat to free speech.

- Companies like Apple and Google must remove X from their app stores.

- Starlink's bank accounts were frozen in Brazil following a related court order.