After Legal Battles, X Complies With Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders: Report

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is attempting to resolve its ongoing dispute with Brazil’s Supreme Court. According to a report by The New York Times, the company has filed a court document indicating its compliance with recent court orders. This includes blocking designated accounts, settling fines, and appointing a new official representative in Brazil.

The Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, initially initiated the investigation into election misinformation, which led to an order for X to block specific accounts. Although X initially indicated it would comply, it ultimately shut down operations in Brazil, prompting a backlash from the court. Moraes responded by banning the service and warning users of potential fines if they attempted to circumvent the ban using virtual private networks (VPNs).

Recently, X resumed operations in Brazil, although Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince noted that the timing of X's switch to Cloudflare infrastructure was merely coincidental. During the platform's absence, Brazilian users flocked to alternatives like Bluesky and Tumblr, showcasing a notable shift in social media engagement.