For more than three weeks, a question has loomed over Brazil and much of the tech world: Who would back down first? Would it be Elon Musk, whose refusal to comply with orders from a Brazilian judge had resulted in the suspension of the social network in one of its largest markets?

Elon Musk's X has reportedly appointed a legal representative and is agreeing to block certain accounts in Brazil, complying with the Supreme Court’s orders.

The Brazilian SC judge, who is leading a campaign against fake news and hate speech, banned X in August after Elon Musk refused to appoint a legal representative in Brazil and restrict certain accounts.

Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil -- a first step toward being able to resume service in the country -- but its suspension will continue until it meets further requirements,