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Elon Musk's X Complies with Brazilian Court Orders to Lift Ban

After weeks of defiance, Elon Musk's social platform X agrees to court demands to resume operations in Brazil.

FILE PHOTO: The X account of Elon Musk in seen blocked on a mobile screen in this illustration after Brazil's telecommunications regulator suspended access to Elon Musk's X social network in the country to comply with an order from a judge who has been locked in a months-long feud with the billionaire investor, Sao Paulo, Brazil taken August 31, 2024. REUTERS/Jorge Silva/File Photo
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Elon Musk is seen at the 2024 US Open Tennis Championships on September 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
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Overview

  • X has started complying with Brazilian Supreme Court orders, including blocking certain accounts and paying fines.
  • The platform was banned in Brazil for failing to meet legal requirements, including naming a new legal representative.
  • Elon Musk had previously criticized the court's demands as censorship and vowed not to comply.
  • Brazilian indie game developers have faced significant challenges due to the ban, losing a key platform for promotion.
  • Despite the compliance, X must submit additional documents within five days to prove adherence before the ban is lifted.