Musk’s X complies with Brazilian court demands

After three weeks of tension, Elon Musk’s X said it took steps to comply with orders given by the Supreme Court in Brazil, where the app was blocked from its more than 20 million users.

According to a Friday filing, X announced it appointed a local representative and blocked accounts accused of spreading misinformation.

Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who ordered the X ban, responded with a new order, giving the social media company five days to submit additional documentation to legitimize its presence in the country.

Elon Musk defied a Brazilian court order, prompting Justice Moraes to suspend the app in one of its largest markets. The platform also faced fines totaling nearly $1 million for its noncompliance, which were mostly paid off.