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November 15, 2026 - 7:01 AM

Brazil Restores Access to Musk’s X After Fine Payment

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Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, has been allowed to resume its services in Brazil following a suspension by the Supreme Court. 

The ban was lifted after the platform complied with court orders, including paying $5.1 million in fines and blocking several accounts accused of spreading misinformation related to Brazil’s 2022 presidential election.

Additionally, X has now appointed a local representative to align with Brazilian regulations.

The platform faced suspension after months of non-compliance, which included Musk closing X’s offices in Brazil and terminating local staff.

This move led many users to switch to alternative platforms and VPN services.

 However, in September, X began cooperating with authorities to meet the court’s demands, resulting in the ban being lifted.

Brazil remains a significant market for X, with an estimated 22 million users.

The country’s telecom regulator, Anatel, has been directed to restore full service swiftly.

Doris Israel Ijeoma
Doris Israel Ijeoma
Doris Israel Ijeoma is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos. She writes Tech, Political, Business and Entertainment Articles. dorisisrael5@gmail.com
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