Explained: Why Brazil’s Supreme Court banned Elon Musk’s X platform

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, has become embroiled in a legal battle with Brazil’s Supreme Court. The controversy arises from his refusal to comply with Brazilian laws governing social media, leading to the suspension of his platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), in the country.

Here is a closer look at the details of the dispute, the actions taken by Brazilian authorities, and the broader implications for both Musk and Brazil.