Brazil's Supreme Court Freeze on Elon Musk's Starlink Accounts Amidst X Platform Controversy

Brazil's Supreme Court has blocked Elon Musk's Starlink bank accounts, escalating tensions over his social media platform X's non-compliance with Brazilian legal requirements. The court's moves stem from longstanding issues, including unpaid fines and failure to appoint a legal representative, sparking debates over censorship and legal jurisdiction.

Brazil's Supreme Court has taken a decisive step by freezing the bank accounts of Elon Musk's Starlink internet firm as a critical deadline looms for his social media platform X. The court's move is part of a broader struggle, including non-compliance with Brazilian legal requirements and unpaid fines.

The freeze order, signed by Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, comes as a response to Starlink's lack of legal representatives in the country and unpaid fines. Some of the fines are reportedly linked to X's refusal to hand over necessary documents, amounting to approximately $3.6 million.

The ruling adds to an ongoing feud, with Musk calling the judge's actions censorship. The court demands that Musk's social media platform X comply by naming a legal representative in Brazil or face suspension. The conflict highlights the broader issues of legal jurisdiction and freedom of speech.

(With inputs from agencies.)