Brazilians react to court's order to suspend Elon Musk’s X amid disinformation conflict: Video
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media platform, X. This decision follows Musk's failure to appoint a new legal representative as required by the court.
Judge Alexandre de Moraes issued the suspension after months of disputes over the platform’s role in spreading disinformation. Moraes, leading Brazil’s efforts to tackle false information online, had previously accused Musk of non-compliance with judicial orders related to disinformation and censorship.
Musk has reacted strongly to the ruling, labelling Moraes an “evil dictator cosplaying as a judge” and claiming that the suspension is an attack on democracy.
The court’s order mandates that X be suspended immediately, with the national communications agency instructed to enforce the measure within 24 hours. The ruling also requires Google, Apple, and internet providers to block access to the X app and website. Those using VPNs to bypass the block face fines of 50,000 reais (about $8,900).
This suspension impacts X's more than 22 million Brazilian users.
