Brasilia, Oct 8 (EFE).- The Supreme Court of Brazil authorized this Tuesday the “immediate” unblocking of the social network X, after the platform paid a fine of 28.6 million reais (5.2 million dollars or 4.7 million euros) and will agree to comply with the court rulings.
Magistrate Alexandre de Moraes, responsible for the case, asked the National Telecommunications Agency to take the necessary measures to restore the X service, suspended since August 31, the court reported in a statement.
De Moraes highlighted that the unblocking is “conditional” on the social network’s “comprehensive compliance” with Brazilian legislation and the “absolute observance” of judicial decisions on the elimination of profiles accused of spreading fake news.
Shortly before the magistrate’s announcement, the Attorney General’s Office was favorable to the reestablishment of
Musk refused for weeks to comply with orders to delete profiles and, after receiving an ultimatum from De Moraes, announced that he was closing the social network’s office in Brazil and was dispensing with legal representation in the country, despite the demands. of Brazilian law.
In addition, he accused De Moraes of being a “dictator in a toga” who threatened freedom of expression, and joined the calls of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to initiate impeachment proceedings against the magistrate.
However, at the end of September, the tycoon reversed his provocations, again appointed legal representatives in the country and agreed to comply with court orders on the elimination of profiles.
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, also called on Musk to abide by court rulings if he wanted to continue operating in the country.
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Analysis: Brazil’s Supreme Court Lifts Ban on Social Media Site X
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Brazil has ordered the “immediate” unblocking of social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. This move comes after a ban was imposed on the platform in late August by Judge Alexandre de Moraes, due to the refusal of X’s owner, Elon Musk, to name a legal representative in the country [[1]].
The ban was lifted earlier this week, on October 8, after a majority vote by the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court [[2]]. This decision is a testament to the Court’s commitment to upholding freedom of expression and the right to access information.
It’s worth noting that the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil is the highest court of law in the country for constitutional issues, and its rulings cannot be appealed [[3]]. This makes the Court’s decision to lift the ban on X a significant precedent for future cases involving social media and online expression.
The lifting of the ban on X is a welcome move, as it allows the platform’s users in Brazil to once again access and express themselves freely online. This decision is not only a victory for X, but also for the principles of free speech and online expression.
However, it’s also important to acknowledge the context of the original ban. The decision to impose the ban was made after Elon Musk refused to name a legal representative in Brazil, which raised concerns about the platform’s accountability and commitment to respecting local laws and regulations.
The Brazilian government’s efforts to regulate social media and online platforms are part of a broader global trend. As social media continues to play an increasingly important role in shaping public discourse and opinion, governments around the world are grappling with how to balance the need for regulation with the need to protect freedom of expression.
the lifting of the ban on X by the Supreme Court of Brazil is a significant development that highlights the importance of freedom of expression and the right to access information. While there are valid concerns about the need for regulation, it’s clear that the Brazilian government and its courts are committed to upholding these fundamental principles.
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<a href="https://portal.stf.jus.br/internacional/content.asp?id=159922&ori=3&idioma=enus”>[[2]]
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SupremeFederal_Court”>[[3]]
