Why did Brazil suspend Elon Musk’s X operations? The legal ruling explained

In a dramatic escalation of tension between the Brazilian government and the social media giant X, the Supreme Court of Brazil has ordered the complete suspension of the platform’s operations across the country. This move follows X’s failure to appoint a legal representative within Brazil, a legal requirement for foreign companies operating in the nation.

Late on Friday, Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who has been in a prolonged dispute with X’s owner, Elon Musk, since April, issued the order for the “immediate, complete and total suspension of X’s operations.”