Elon Musk's battle with Brazil over content on X may be drawing to a close — as soon as he pays the last bill
SUMMARY
Elon Musk's legal battle with Brazil's Supreme Court over content moderation on X is nearing resolution, as the platform has agreed to comply with court orders. Recently, the Brazilian courts imposed an additional $1.8 million fine, bringing the total penalties to $5.2 million, which must be settled for full access to X to be reinstated in Brazil. This prolonged conflict escalated when authoritarian Justice Alexandre de Moraes mandated that X censor accounts associated with supporting former President Jair Bolsonaro. Musk's initial refusal resulted in a temporary ban on the platform, threats of legal repercussions against its representatives, and the freezing of $3 million from X and SpaceX's Starlink accounts. Experts believe Musk's compliance now indicates a strategic shift, particularly with Brazilian elections on the horizon. The rehiring of X's previous law firm and removal of certain accounts suggest that Musk is prioritizing the restoration of operations.
