Elon Musk’s X reverses stance with Brazil, will now comply with court orders

Elon Musk’s social network, X, has reversed its stance and begun complying with court orders in Brazil. The decision comes after weeks of defiance that led to the platform being blocked in the country.

After three weeks of resistance, X’s legal team announced that the company has removed accounts deemed a threat to Brazil’s democracy and paid fines imposed by the Supreme Court. The move comes as the platform seeks to lift the block that has made it inaccessible to Brazilian users.

Musk had previously criticized the court’s orders and vowed not to comply, sparking a backlash when the platform was blocked last month. The situation prompted Brazilian users to migrate to alternative social media platforms such as Bluesky and Threads.

In a related matter, Brazil’s Supreme Court has fined another Musk-controlled company, Starlink, $2 million to cover fines levied against X. Since 2019, Brazil has enforced strict regulations on online speech, ordering the removal of more than 300 accounts.

X has now hired new legal representation to ensure compliance with Brazilian laws, marking a significant shift in the company’s strategy.

Brazil’s Supreme Court confirmed X’s actions in a filing on Saturday, Sept. 21, but noted that the company has yet to submit the required paperwork. The court has given X five days to provide additional documentation.