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Brazil Blocks Musk’s X After Company Refuses To Name Local Representative Amid Feud With Judge

Last updated: August 31, 2024 2:25 pm
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Brazil initiated the blocking of Elon Musk’s social media platform X early on Saturday, rendering it mostly inaccessible on the web and mobile app after the company refused to comply with a judge’s order.

X failed to meet the deadline set by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, resulting in the suspension. This action signifies an escalation in the ongoing dispute between Musk and de Moraes regarding free speech, far-right accounts, and misinformation.

To enforce the block on X, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, instructed internet service providers to restrict users’ access to the platform. As of midnight local time on Saturday, major operators began implementing the suspension.

De Moraes had cautioned Musk on Wednesday that X could face a block in Brazil if it did not adhere to his directive to appoint a representative, setting a 24-hour ultimatum. The company had been without a representative in the country since earlier in the month.

In response to Musk’s defiance, de Moraes criticized the CEO for showing disrespect towards Brazilian sovereignty and the judiciary, portraying himself as above national laws. The justice declared that the platform would remain suspended until it complied with his orders and imposed a daily fine on individuals or companies utilizing VPNs to access X.

In a subsequent ruling, de Moraes retracted his initial decision to establish a 5-day deadline for internet service providers to block X and rescinded the directive for app stores to remove VPNs.

The conflict also resulted in the freezing of Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink’s bank accounts in Brazil this week.

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X, formerly Twitter, has encountered challenges in various countries due to its stance on free speech and handling of user content. The situation in Brazil exemplifies the ongoing struggle between tech platforms and regulatory authorities seeking to enforce compliance with local laws and regulations.

The dispute between Musk and de Moraes underscores the broader issue of online censorship, free speech, and the responsibilities of tech companies operating in different jurisdictions. The outcome of this case will likely have implications for other social media platforms and their interactions with legal systems worldwide.

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