Elon Musk's X seeks reinstatement in Brazil after court compliance
- X has been suspended in Brazil for nearly a month due to disputes over misinformation and free speech.
- The platform claims compliance with court orders, including appointing a legal representative and blocking certain accounts.
- Reinstatement is contingent upon the withdrawal of appeals by Starlink, reflecting ongoing tensions between Musk and Brazilian authorities.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has imposed new conditions for the reinstatement of Elon Musk's social media platform X, which has been suspended in Brazil for nearly a month. The platform was blocked following a dispute over misinformation and free speech, with de Moraes previously ordering fines exceeding $3 million against X. Recently, X claimed compliance with the court's demands, including appointing a legal representative and blocking certain accounts. However, de Moraes stated that X's reinstatement is contingent upon the withdrawal of appeals by Starlink, another Musk-owned company. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Musk and Brazilian authorities regarding content moderation and censorship, with X asserting its commitment to free speech within legal boundaries. The platform's absence has raised concerns about user engagement in Brazil, a significant market for X, which has over 20 million users. As the legal battle continues, the implications for both X and the broader discourse on digital rights in Brazil remain uncertain.