Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, plans to submit necessary documents to Brazil’s Supreme Court and will request the restoration of its services in the country by this Monday. This development follows a closure of its offices and the dismissal of employees, including its legal representative, for violating local laws.
Since late August, access to X has been blocked in Brazil on orders from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes amid a dispute over investigations into “digital militias” accused of disseminating hate messages.
According to individuals close to the matter, the platform could be accessible to Brazilian users as early as next week, contingent on X demonstrating it has appointed a legal representative within the country. X and the Brazilian Supreme Court have yet to comment on the situation.
Last week, X’s attorneys announced the appointment of a legal representative in Brazil, complying with the Supreme Court’s directive. However, the company initially failed to prove that this representative could formally act on behalf of X. The submission of this documentation is expected to resolve the issue.
Additionally, X has begun to address other court demands, including blocking profiles involved in spreading misinformation and paying a fine of 18 million reais ($3 million) through accounts belonging to Musk’s Starlink.
One source noted that X is eager to mend ties with Justice Moraes and operate on the same terms as other tech companies in Brazil.
