Brazilian Court Orders X Shutdown Over Legal Compliance

Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the removal of social media platform X from the country due to Elon Musk's failure to appoint a legal representative in Brazil. The dispute stems from X's non-compliance with legal orders to block accounts spreading fake news and hate messages.

Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes has mandated the shutdown of social media giant X within the country. The ruling follows Elon Musk's failure to designate a legal representative for the platform in Brazil, according to a court decision issued on Friday.

Tensions between Moraes and Musk have been escalating for months, primarily due to X's repeated non-compliance with legal directives aimed at blocking accounts accused of disseminating fake news and hate messages.

The court's decision highlights the ongoing conflict between governmental legal frameworks and global tech companies regarding accountability and regulatory adherence.

(With inputs from agencies.)