In a significant development, Brazil's Supreme Court has given the green light for X to resume its services in the country. This decision comes after the social media platform adhered to the court's demands, reversing its previous stance under billionaire owner Elon Musk.
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who had been engaged in a prolonged dispute with Musk, confirmed that X has met all necessary requirements to operate once again in Latin America's largest nation. Effective immediately, X is set to be back online, following the court's directive.
Initially, Musk had criticized the court's orders as censorship and labeled Justice Moraes a \"dictator.\" However, recent weeks have seen a shift in Musk's approach, with X blocking flagged accounts, appointing a local representative, and settling pending fines to comply with the court's mandates.
Justice Moraes emphasized in his ruling that Brazil's telecommunications regulator, Anatel, must facilitate X's return within 24 hours. In response, X's Global Affairs account expressed pride in re-establishing its presence in Brazil and affirmed its commitment to defending freedom of speech within legal boundaries.
This resolution marks one of several recent confrontations between Musk, who positions himself as a free speech advocate, and governments like Australia and the United Kingdom that aim to curb online misinformation. Brazil's communication minister, Juscelino Filho, hailed X's compliance as a "victory for the country," underscoring the importance of respecting national laws.
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X cleared to resume service in Brazil after meeting court's demands
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