Musk’s Starlink Facing License Suspension in Brazil as $4M Fine Looms and 215,000 Users Await Court Decision

Elon Musk’s foray into the Brazilian market, particularly with his social network X and satellite internet service Starlink, has hit a formidable wall. Brazil’s Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has taken a firm stance, suspending X after repeated legal non-compliance. This isn’t merely about missing paperwork—Musk’s companies have ignored court orders related to controlling the spread of misinformation and ensuring accountability, something Brazil’s judiciary doesn’t take lightly. X, used by around 40 million Brazilians monthly, became a platform for extreme right-wing groups, particularly those aligned with former President Jair Bolsonaro. When the Supreme Court ordered X to … Continue reading Musk’s Starlink Facing License Suspension in Brazil as $4M Fine Looms and 215,000 Users Await Court Decision