Elon Musk’s social media platform is back online for some users in Brazil, following a suspension that lasted over a month. The country’s Supreme Court gave the green light for the platform to resume operations, stating that all necessary legal requirements were now met. Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, began instructing internet providers to restore access to the platform on Wednesday.
While some Brazilian users have already regained access, others are still waiting. The platform’s availability depends on how quickly individual internet providers can unlock it. As users began reconnecting, the phrase “we’re back” started trending across Brazil, one of the platform’s largest markets in Latin America.
The suspension, which began in late August, came after the platform failed to comply with Brazilian court orders related to hate speech moderation. Additionally, the platform did not appoint a legal representative in the country, as required by Brazilian law. However, after reversing its earlier stance and complying with these rulings, the Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered Anatel to ensure the platform could resume operations within 24 hours.
Brazil is a crucial market for the social media platform, ranking as its sixth-largest globally. As of April 2024, the platform had about 21.5 million users in the country, according to Statista. The return of the platform highlights the importance of adhering to local regulations, especially in markets where social media plays a significant role in public communication.
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