Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is preparing to name a legal representative in Brazil “very soon,” according to the company’s lawyers. This step is critical as X faces mounting pressure from Brazil’s Supreme Court after being suspended in August due to concerns over the spread of hate speech.
The platform’s compliance efforts come after months of legal wrangling, culminating in an order for Brazil’s internet providers to block access to the site. Despite this, many users were able to briefly access X on Wednesday after what the company called a “technical flaw” in its network. X claims the incident was unintentional and is working with the Brazilian government to restore service in full.
The company’s attorneys, Andre Zonaro and Sergio Rosenthal, confirmed that the process of selecting a legal representative is underway, marking a key step in meeting Brazil’s demands. The Supreme Court, however, remains wary of X’s maneuvers. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been a central figure in the dispute, expressed concern that the platform is employing tactics to sidestep the suspension. The court has threatened a hefty fine of nearly $1 million per day if X continues to defy the ban.
This legal battle highlights broader tensions between Musk’s platform and international regulators. Brazilian courts have also previously ordered X to remove certain content and block accounts linked to spreading misinformation, actions Musk has criticized as censorship. With the appointment of a legal representative pending and compliance with removal orders underway, X aims to resolve the standoff—but the road ahead remains uncertain.
