Brazil Shuts Down Elon Musk’s X Over Legal Disputes

Justice Alexandre de Moraes imposes strict measures on Musk’s companies, citing non-compliance with court orders and fines.

On August 31, Elon Musk’s social media platform X was blocked in Brazil following an order from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.
Justice de Moraes also froze the finances of Musk's Starlink to cover fines amounting to nearly $3.3 million owed by X.
The ban on X is a response to the platform’s failure to remove content flagged as illegal and appoint a legal representative in Brazil.
Apple and Google were initially instructed to remove the X app and VPN software from their stores, but this decision was later reversed.
This is the first instance of a democratic nation shutting down a major tech platform, a measure usually seen in autocratic states.