Elon Musk’s social network, X, has appointed an official representative in Brazil, Reuters reports, based on a statement from the company’s lawyers. This move fulfills one of the Supreme Court’s key requirements, allowing the platform to continue operations in the country.
Andre Zonaro and Sergio Rosenthal, the recently appointed lawyers for X in Brazil, announced that Rachel de Oliveira Conceicao is now the company’s official representative. Her name has been submitted to the Supreme Court, in line with Brazilian laws requiring foreign companies to appoint local legal representatives. This individual assumes legal responsibility for the company’s actions within Brazil.
Background on X’s Operations in Brazil
Until mid-August, X had an appointed representative in the country, but it decided to close its offices and did not initially designate a successor. As a result, the Supreme Court ordered local carriers to block the platform at the end of the month. This development followed a prolonged dispute between Musk and Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes over X’s failure to comply with court orders to block certain accounts involved in hate speech cases, notes NIXSOLUTIONS. Musk had previously viewed such orders as censorship.
Platform’s Recent Compliance and Future Updates
This week, it was reported that X has started complying with the court orders, signaling a shift in the platform’s approach. We’ll keep you updated on any further developments regarding X’s activities in Brazil and any future decisions by the Supreme Court.