Brazils Supreme Court Orders Suspension of X (Formerly Twitter)

Brazil`s highest court ordered an immediate suspension of X, formerly Twitter, within the country due to owner Elon Musk`s refusal to appoint a legal representative in Brazil. The presiding judge cited X`s role in spreading fake news, hate speech, and facilitating extremist groups, stating the platform disrespected court orders aimed at curbing these activities. Musk criticized the ruling, calling the judge`s actions politically motivated censorship. X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressed disappointment and hope for future access to Brazil, while the company stated its intent to publicly release details of the court orders. As of Friday evening, the platform remained accessible in Brazil, with a 24-hour window for telecommunications authorities to implement the ban.