On Friday, a Supreme Court justice in Brazil ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media platform X across the country. This decision came after the tech billionaire failed to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, as reported by The Associated Press.

The ruling intensifies the ongoing dispute between Musk and the Brazilian judiciary over issues related to free speech, far-right accounts, and misinformation.

Justice Alexandre de Moraes had warned Musk on Wednesday evening that X could face a nationwide block if he did not appoint a representative within 24 hours. The company has been without a local representative since earlier this month. De Moraes specified that the platform would remain suspended until it complies with the order.

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