Brazil's Suspension of Elon Musk's X Platform: An Escalating Legal Drama
Friday, 30 August 2024, 13:57
Legal Showdown in Brazil Over X Platform
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X, formerly Twitter, after the tech mogul failed to appoint a legal representative in the country. The decision from Justice Alexandre de Moraes escalates the ongoing conflict regarding free speech and misinformation, highlighting significant tensions surrounding platform moderation policies.
Details of the Suspension
- Justice de Moraes established a 24-hour deadline for Musk to comply or face further consequences.
- Internet service providers and app stores have five days to block access to X until compliance is achieved.
- Users attempting to bypass this ban through VPNs will incur daily fines.
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