Brazil Lifts Ban on X After Compliance

Brazil's Supreme Court lifted its ban on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, after the company complied with court rulings concerning hate speech moderation and legal representation. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who had been in a long-standing conflict with Elon Musk over issues of misinformation and far-right account activities, authorized the resumption after X blocked certain accounts, paid fines, and appointed a legal representative. Musk, initially resistant, eventually adhered to the demands, enabling X to regain access to its significant Brazilian market, which has a user base of 20 to 40 million. X expressed its pride in returning to Brazil and reiterated its commitment to defending free speech within legal boundaries. The platform was suspended in late August following non-compliance with several court orders, marking a significant impact given Brazil's status as one of X's largest markets. This development follows a series of global confrontations Musk has had regarding content moderation and misinformation on the platform.