Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), is reportedly seeking reinstatement in Brazil after being suspended in August. The suspension is due to X’s failure to comply with court orders to remove misinformation and delete accounts linked to disinformation campaigns.
The move to reinstate X comes amid reports that the platform is attempting to settle outstanding fines with Brazilian authorities. These fines reportedly exceed $3 million and were imposed for failure to comply with court orders.
Brazil is one of X’s largest markets and boasts over 20 million users. The suspension has likely impacted the platform’s growth and user engagement in the country. Regaining access to the Brazilian market could represent a significant financial boost for X.
However, it remains to be seen whether Brazilian authorities will allow X to return online without a clear plan to address previous content moderation concerns. Whether X can regain the trust of Brazilian officials and users remains an open question.