Musk's X suspended in Brazil after disinformation row

The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

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Alexandre de Moraes ordered the "immediate and complete suspension" of the social media platform until it complies with all court orders and pays existing fines.

The row began in April, with the judge ordering the suspension of dozens of X accounts for allegedly spreading disinformation.

Reacting to the decision, X owner Elon Musk said: "Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes."

The social media network is said to be used by at least a 10th of the nation's 200 million inhabitants.

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