Immediate Shutdown of Elon Musk's X Ordered by Justice Alexandre de Moraes in Brazil
Supreme Court's Ruling on X
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has mandated the immediate suspension of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, compelling the telecommunications regulator Anatel to act within 24 hours. This unprecedented order follows the expiration of a deadline for Musk's platform to identify a legal representative in Brazil.
Financial Penalties and Compliance Issues
Moraes's decision includes mandatory compliance with court orders, which involve payment of fines totaling 18.5 million reais (approximately US$3.28 million). The suspension aims to address ongoing legal disputes and public safety concerns arising from X's operations in Brazil.
- Each violation could incur fines of up to 50,000 reais daily.
- Previous orders by Moraes required the blocking of accounts linked to misinformation and hate speech.
- Starlink's financial operations in Brazil are also affected amid this legal escalation.
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