— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) September 1, 2024 Elon Musk's social media platform X was banned in Brazil on Saturday following the suspension order by Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, citing non-compliance with court orders and the spread of disinformation. Mr Musk has responded by calling the judge an "evil dictator cosplaying as a judge" and accusing him of trying to destroy democracy in Brazil. The ban comes after a months-long standoff between Mr Musk and the Brazilian authorities investigating the spread of disinformation on the platform. The judge previously ordered the suspension of several accounts belonging to supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who tried to discredit the voting system in the 2022 election. Mr Musk's platform has over 22 million users in Brazil and has been accused of allowing the spread of disinformation and hate speech. The judge's order also includes a fine of 50,000 reais (Rs 7.5 lakhs) for anyone who tries to bypass the ban using VPNs or other technological means. Mr Musk has expressed outrage, calling the ban an attack on free speech and democracy. Promoted