Brazil Unblocks X After Paying Million Dollar Fine
- October 8, 2024
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Supreme Court of Brazil authorized unblock social network X “immediately”after the platform Elon Musk paid a fine in the amount of 28.6 million reais ($5.2 million) and agreed
Supreme Court of Brazil authorized unblock social network X “immediately”after the platform Elon Musk paid a fine in the amount of 28.6 million reais ($5.2 million) and agreed to comply with court orders.
Judge Alexandre de Moraes, in charge of the case, asked the National Telecommunications Agency to take the necessary measures to restore the service suspended from August 31This is stated in the court’s report.
De Moraes stressed that the unlocking is “conditional” “full compliance” of the social network with Brazilian legislation and to “absolute compliance” with court orders to remove profiles accused of spreading false news.
Musk refused to comply with the rulings of the Brazilian Supreme Court for several weeks
Shortly before the magistrate’s statement, the Prosecutor General’s Office spoke in favor of reinstating
Musk refused to comply with orders to remove profiles for several weeks and, having received an ultimatum from De Moraes, announced that he was closing the social network’s office in Brazil and refusing legal representation in the country, despite the requirements of Brazilian law.
He also accused De Moraes of being a “dictator in a toga” who threatened freedom of speech, and joined calls by far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro to initiate impeachment proceedings against the magistrate.
However, at the end of September, the billionaire abandoned his provocations, re-appointed legal representatives in the country and agreed to comply with court orders to remove the profiles.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also called on Musk to comply with court decisions if he wants to continue working in the country. (EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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