Brazil has once again blocked access to the “X” platform, owned by Elon Musk, after authorities confirmed on Thursday that a previous restoration of the service was “involuntary” and due to a server change.
The ban follows a contentious debate over freedom of expression on social media in Brazil and beyond.
Basilio Rodriguez Perez, from the Brazilian Association of Internet Providers (Abrint), stated that just before 4:00 PM local time (7:00 PM GMT), the platform stopped using Cloudflare, a cybersecurity company that had allowed “X” to bypass the block. Journalists from Agence France-Presse reported that access to the platform, which was available via mobile devices on Wednesday, is now restricted again.
This marks a new development in Brazil’s ongoing clash with Elon Musk, as authorities were surprised when the platform briefly became accessible despite the ban.
