Brazilian Supreme Court X Ban Sparks Global Legal Showdown
Introduction The Brazilian Supreme Court X Ban has drawn significant attention, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing tension between Elon Musk's social media platform and the Brazilian judiciary. The court’s directive comes after Musk failed to appoint a new legal representative for X (formerly Twitter) in Brazil, leading to potentially severe consequences for users and tech companies operating in the region. Key Details of the Ban Justice Alexandre de Moraes of the Brazilian Supreme Court issued a decisive order mandating the restriction of X’s access within 24 hours . Additionally, major tech giants Apple and Google have been instructed to remove the X app from their stores within five days. Users attempting to access X via VPNs face daily fines of $50,000 BRL (~$8,900 USD) , making this ruling a substantial blow to digital freedom in Brazil. This drastic measure follows Musk's controversial decision to close X's offices in Brazil, escalating his conflict with Justic...