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Brazilian Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexandre warned Elon Musk on Wednesday night that his platform, X, could be blocked in Brazil if he failed to comply with his order to name a representative. 

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SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X nationwide after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country, according to a copy of the decision seen by The Associated Press

The move further escalates the monthslong feud between the two men over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.

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