The Supreme Court of Brazil has confirmed the decision to suspend Elon Musk's social networking platform, X, following a judicial order by Judge Alexandre de Moraes.
Access to the platform has been restricted since the suspension order was issued, citing Musk's failure to appoint a new legal representative for X in Brazil, a legal requirement that Musk claims is illegal.
The incident is part of an ongoing conflict between Moraes, an advocate of fighting misinformation, and Musk, who argues for free speech.
The Supreme Court's confirmation of the suspension reflects its stance on upholding Brazilian law against what it sees as outside influence.
Judge Moraes accused Musk of showing disregard for Brazil's sovereignty and judiciary.
In addition, Judge Flavio Dino emphasized that freedom of expression cannot allow repeated violations of the law.
The conflict stems from the suspension of accounts linked to supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who are challenging the legitimacy of Brazil's 2022 elections.
An investigation is underway into a possible disinformation campaign involving Bolsonaro's supporters, and Musk's actions, including the reactivation of a banned account, have drawn attention.
The suspension comes just before Brazil's municipal elections, highlighting the ongoing tension between the technology platform and the country's legal system.
