Brazilian Ban For X

Following Elon Musk’s X (Twitter) platform having failed to meet the deadline imposed by a Supreme Court Judge to suspend dozens of X accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation, the judge has now ruled that the X platform will be suspended in Brazil. 

What Happened To Get To This Point? 

Back in April, tensions between the social media platform and Brazilian authorities escalated over X’s handling of misinformation and harmful content. The Brazilian government (concerned about disinformation and hate speech) criticised X’s moderation efforts as insufficient, especially regarding sensitive topics like elections and public health. This scrutiny was part of broader concerns in Brazil about the influence of social media on public order and political stability.