Jack Nicas

Brazil’s top court expanded its power to protect democracy. But some are wondering whether the court now represents the threat.

The chief justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court, Luís Roberto Barroso, defended the court in the face of growing debate over its aggressive role in politics.

Plus, Brazil unblocks X after Elon Musk backs down.

Brazil’s Supreme Court said Tuesday that Elon Musk’s social network could return in the country after a monthlong ban because the company had complied with the court’s orders.

Fan groups that once partnered with Oakland’s ownership turned into its most vocal critics. With nothing left to fight, they will stage a funeral of sorts.

In an abrupt reversal, the social network’s lawyers said it was complying with court orders that it had previously defied. Brazil’s Supreme Court could allow the site to return next week.

Elon Musk’s social network used a technical maneuver to restore service for many Brazilians after a court blocked it. Regulators expected to restore the block soon.

The stunning attack on live television is likely to reorder the race to lead São Paulo, Latin America’s largest city.

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice said that because Elon Musk controlled both X and Starlink, one company was responsible for the fines of the other.

Some N.F.L. players called Brazil dangerous ahead of the league’s first game in South America on Friday. Statistics show their home city is deadlier.