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Musk's X Platform Takes First Step Toward Lifting Brazil Ban

Justice Alexandre de Moraes has been engaged in a long feud with X's owner, billionaire Elon Musk, as part of his drive to crack down on disinformation in Brazil (Credit: AFP)

Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil -- a first step toward being able to resume service in the country -- but its suspension will continue until it meets further requirements, a judge has ruled.

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said in a decision published Saturday that X had still "not duly met" all requirements for ending the ban, and he gave it five days to file additional documents.

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