Brazil will soon regain access to social media platform X following a two-month-long ban.
Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled on October 8 that the suspension of X is officially lifted, allowing the platform to resume its operations across the country immediately. He directed the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to enforce the decision and report back to the Supreme Court within 24 hours.
The platform had been inaccessible since August 30, following its failure to comply with court orders linked to an investigation regarding the spread of misinformation.
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Facing legal pressure, X has now taken steps to adhere to local law. In recent weeks, the platform designated a legal representative in Brazil and took action against accounts that were spreading misinformation, particularly those targeting the country's electoral system and judiciary.
Justice Moraes started investigating X's role in spreading fake news after Brazil's 2022 election when misinformation online led former President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters to storm government buildings.
X's owner, Elon Musk, a well-known Dogecoin (DOGE) advocate, was also accused of obstructing justice, being part of a criminal organization, and inciting crime. In response, Musk has publicly criticized Justice Moraes, accusing him of using unlawful tactics to pressure the platform into censorship.
Overall, the restoration of X in Brazil marks an important step in resolving the conflict between the platform and the country's judiciary, with broader implications for regulating social media.
In other news, Telegram, a messaging app that has also faced increased scrutiny recently, revealed it has been sharing user IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities since 2018.
