Brazil Orders Suspension of Rumble Over Legal Non-Compliance

Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled to ban the platform after its refusal to follow court orders, including removing a Bolsonaro ally's account.

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Rumble, citing its failure to appoint a legal representative and pay fines as required by Brazilian law.
The platform refused to comply with an order to block the account of Allan dos Santos, a Bolsonaro supporter and fugitive accused of spreading disinformation.
Rumble and Trump Media & Technology Group have filed a lawsuit in the U.S., alleging that Moraes' actions violate free speech protections under the First Amendment.
Moraes has previously taken similar actions against other platforms, including Elon Musk's X, which complied after a suspension last year.
Supporters of Moraes argue that his rulings are essential to safeguarding democracy, while critics accuse him of judicial overreach and censorship.