Brazil has imposed daily fines of approximately $8,900 for individuals attempting to circumvent the ban on Elon Musk's social media platform X using VPNs. This ban, which affects access for 22 million users in Brazil, stems from X's non-compliance with legal requirements, including the appointment of a local representative. The Brazilian Supreme Court has frozen the assets of X and its affiliate Starlink to ensure payment of fines, and despite the court withdrawing $3.3 million from these accounts, the nationwide ban on X remains in effect. While some lawmakers are proposing legislation to protect VPN usage, the current penalties reflect an increasing effort by the Brazilian judiciary to regulate tech platforms. Reports of a reversal of the ban have been debunked, emphasizing the tensions between Brazil's judiciary and global tech operations. This situation highlights broader issues of internet freedom and regulation in the country.