SpaceX's Starlink to Block Social Media Platform X in Brazil Following Supreme Court Order

Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, will block the social media platform X in Brazil following a Supreme Court order. The decision comes amidst ongoing legal disputes and asset freezes. The order was upheld by all five judges of the Brazilian Supreme Court and supported by President Lula da Silva.

Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has announced it will block access to the social media platform X in Brazil. The move follows a recent Supreme Court order blocking the platform in the South American nation.

Despite facing asset freezes, Starlink stated, 'The Starlink team is doing everything possible to keep you connected,' in a post on X dated September 3. The company noted it is complying with the court's directive to block access to X in Brazil.

Starlink has initiated legal action challenging the order, labeling it as 'illegal,' and arguing that recent orders violate the Brazilian constitution. The company's legal hurdles began after it failed to meet a court-imposed deadline to appoint a legal representative in Brazil. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also supported the Supreme Court's decision, stating it sends a clear message.

(With inputs from agencies.)