Brazil’s supreme court panel has unanimously agreed to continue the suspension of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) for violating Brazilian laws. This decision comes after the platform was initially suspended early Saturday, and the unanimous vote by the supreme court panel of five justices supports the ongoing ban. The Brazilian Telecom regulator Anatel is ensuring compliance among Brazilian operators, except for Starlink, which has refused to comply. The move represents a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Elon Musk and Brazilian justice Alexandre de Moraes, stemming from issues related to the spread of hate and disinformation. Brazilian President Lula da Silva praised the judiciary’s decision, highlighting its importance in signaling that the world does not have to tolerate Musk’s ideology due to his wealth.
- Brazil’s supreme court panel unanimously supports the continued suspension of X (formerly Twitter) for violating Brazilian laws.
- Anatel, Brazil’s Telecom regulator, is verifying compliance among Brazilian operators, with Starlink being the only one not complying.
- The decision marks a significant event in the clash between Elon Musk and Brazilian justice Alexandre de Moraes over issues of hate speech and disinformation.
- Brazilian President Lula da Silva commends the judiciary’s action, indicating it sends a crucial message against tolerating harmful ideologies due to financial influence.
- Accessing X via VPN in Brazil will result in heavy fines, as the country enforces the suspension.
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