Brazil Seizes $3.3M from Elon Musk’s Companies Amid X Ban

The Brazilian Supreme Court enforces penalties on X and Starlink as part of a broader crackdown on disinformation and non-compliance.

Brazil's Supreme Court banned X, formerly Twitter, after the platform failed to appoint a local legal representative and comply with court orders.
The court seized $3.3 million from X and Starlink, treating them as a single economic entity controlled by Elon Musk.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has led the charge against X for spreading disinformation, particularly linked to right-wing political figures and events like the January 2023 riots.
Despite the ban, prominent right-wing politicians continue to use X via VPNs, risking significant daily fines.
The ban has sparked a migration of left-wing users to Bluesky, highlighting a growing digital divide in Brazil's political landscape.