Brazil's top court threatens to suspend X in country by Thursday night
SUMMARY
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has given Elon Musk a 24-hour deadline to appoint a legal representative for his platform, X, in Brazil, threatening suspension if he fails to comply. This ultimatum comes after X announced it would shut down operations and lay off staff in Brazil, citing “censorship orders” from Moraes. In a statement, Moraes claims that under Brazilian law, “companies that do not respect Brazilian legislation or the confidentiality of private information could have their activities temporarily suspended.” Critics argue that Moraes’s actions represent an extreme overreach of judicial power, stifling free speech and pressuring a private company. The Supreme Court’s decision, publicized on its X account and tagged to Musk, signifying Moraes’s aggressive stance against international tech firms challenging local regulations. X has not yet responded to the court’s demands.
