X Remains Banned in Brazil Following Supreme Court Verdict

Tuesday, 3 September 2024, 11:56

X is banned in Brazil as the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the controversial decision. The ruling ensures that access via VPN will incur fines.
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X Remains Banned in Brazil Following Supreme Court Verdict

X Remains Banned in Brazil

In a landmark ruling, Brazil's Supreme Court voted unanimously to uphold the ban on X in the country. The decision, made on Monday, ensures that the site will remain prohibited, and anyone attempting to access it via a VPN risks incurring a fine. This verdict reflects the tensions between the platform and the Brazilian government.

Background of the Ban

The Supreme Court's decision wasn't entirely unexpected, as Justice Alexandre de Moraes has been a major proponent of the ban. Previous clashes between Musk and de Moraes revolved around demands to curb misinformation, which sparked accusations of censorship from X. In light of these tensions, X's operational closure in Brazil directly led to the current ban.

Future Actions

  • X's Global Affairs account has announced plans to publish all of Judge de Moraes’ demands.
  • Transparency will be a key focus as they intend to share court filings related to the case.
  • Musk is expected to continue sharing critical posts until the situation changes.

This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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