At least 11 accounts linked to the spread of misinformation in Brazil have been banned from X over the past few days as the platform begins complying with supreme court orders.

Following almost a month of being blocked in Brazil, Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has taken action to comply with local regulations.

According to local media reports, X started suspending accounts accused of spreading misinformation on Sept. 18, as ordered by Justice Alexandre de Moraes. In addition to suspending the accounts, lawyers for X announced that a new legal representative will be appointed in the country soon. 

According to Brazilian law, social media platforms operating in the country must have a legal representative.

Accounts linked to digital influencer Allan dos Santos and journalist Paulo Figueiredo, both residents of the United States, have been suspended. Nine additional accounts have been shut down as part of the decision. 

Suspended accounts are believed to be associated with supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and were previously banned from other social media platforms. The decisions were made by Justice Moraes as part of two ongoing investigations into misinformation spreading.

Musk has publicly denounced Moraes’ actions as politically motivated censorship, accusing the judge of acting as a “dictator” by targeting political opponents through what Musk claims are illegal demands for content moderation. Despite these accusations, a Brazilian supreme court justices panel upheld Moraes’ decision, keeping X suspended and imposing fines.

The Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has supported the court’s efforts, claiming it is essential to combat misinformation, especially after political unrest allegedly sparked by fake news.