X is now operational in Brazil after meeting the government’s requirements.

X, formerly known as Twitter, has resumed operations in Brazil after complying with government directives. The platform’s return marks a significant development for the approximately 20 million Brazilian users who had been blocked from accessing the service during the suspension.

The suspension initially arose after X, under Elon Musk’s leadership, refused to remove certain user accounts that the Brazilian government had flagged. Musk had taken a strong stance on free speech, criticizing what he called “corrupt Brazilian authorities” and pushing back against the account removal orders. The platform’s resistance led to its ban in the country for nearly a month, during which rival platforms like Threads and Bluesky saw a significant surge in user activity.

However, in a recent turn of events, X agreed to comply with the government’s demands, removing the specified accounts and appointing a new legal representative in Brazil. This move allowed the platform to be reinstated. The Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, officially confirmed the end of X’s suspension, enabling millions of users to return to the platform.

While Musk’s free speech stance garnered support from some users who believed X should not have been banned, others saw the platform’s return as a positive outcome. Despite the back-and-forth with the Brazilian authorities, X ultimately backed down, agreeing to meet the country’s censorship requirements. The company was also required to pay $5 million in fines before being allowed to operate again in Brazil.

Now that X has complied, users can once again engage with the platform, and it seems the dust has settled for now. However, this incident highlights the complex relationship between tech platforms and government regulations, especially when free speech comes into play. While Musk’s initial resistance to the Brazilian government was bold, X’s eventual compliance shows that even the largest tech companies must sometimes make concessions to continue operating in certain markets.

As Brazil’s X users return to the platform, the focus shifts back to how the social media landscape will evolve in the country, with competition from platforms like Threads and Bluesky remaining strong. Whether X’s compliance will affect its reputation in Brazil remains to be seen, but for now, Brazilian users are able to tweet, post, and engage once again.