Elon Musk-led X, platform formerly known as Twitter, has been banned in Brazil. A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday ordered the suspension, saying Musk refused to name a legal representative in the country, according to a copy of the decision seen by The Associated Press. The apex court has reportedly said that it will fine anyone using a VPN to access the micro-blogging website.
The move by the Supreme Court further escalates the monthslong feud between Musk and Justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.
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About 40 million Brazilians, 20% of the country's population, use X at least once a month, market research organizations say. The company hasn’t had a representative in the country since earlier this month. De Moraes said the platform would remain blocked until it complies.
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However, Brazil is not the only country that has banned or suspended X. Here are others:
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- China: X has been banned since 2009 as part of the country’s broader censorship policies.
- Iran: Banned since 2009, the platform is blocked to curb political dissent.
- North Korea: X was officially blocked in 2016, restricting access to foreign media.
- Turkmenistan: The platform has been banned since at least 2018, reflecting the nation’s tight control over the internet.
- Uzbekistan: X is also banned here, consistent with the region’s censorship practices.
- Myanmar: Banned following the 2021 military coup as part of a broader crackdown on opposition.
- Russia: Restricted access since 2022, particularly after X’s refusal to comply with government censorship demands.
- Brazil: Recently banned in August 2024 after a conflict between the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, and the Brazilian Supreme Court.