For the first time, De Moraes uses a digital platform to announce the summons.

As the company left Brazil on August 17, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) could not contact X and used its network to publish the notice.

The so-called Civil Framework of the Internet requires companies to have a legal representative in the country.

The judge’s initiative came amid municipal elections, in which several campaigns use X to publish ads.

In a note, X pointed out that the minister threatened its legal representative here with imprisonment if the company did not comply with “censorship orders.”

Musk was included in the STF’s inquiry into digital militias and another investigation engaged in obstruction of justice, criminal organization, and incitement to crime.

Before closing the office in Brazil, X was represented by lawyers in the Supreme Court and even appealed some of De Moraes’ decisions. The cases are being handled in secret.

The company is still facing decisions and fines for non-compliance with court rulings.

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