The social media platform X has been taken offline in Brazil, a country with one of the largest digital populations, after Elon Musk refused to comply with local regulations, leading to a ban by the Brazilian Supreme Court.
Millions of Users Affected
On Saturday morning, millions of Brazilian users were suddenly unable to access X as internet providers and mobile phone companies began enforcing the Supreme Court’s ban. The move has left a significant portion of Brazil’s digital community disconnected from one of the world’s most popular social networks.
Mass Migration to Rival Platform
In the wake of X going offline, around 500,000 users in Brazil have switched to the rival social media platform Bluesky. The rapid migration highlights the impact of the ban and the demand for alternative platforms among Brazilian users.
Supreme Court Ban and Compliance Issues
The shutdown of X in Brazil follows a legal battle in which Elon Musk, the owner of X, refused to comply with local laws governing the platform’s operations in the country. The Supreme Court’s decision to block X has set off a chain reaction, significantly affecting the digital landscape in Brazil.
