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Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, resumes service in Brazil

  • Source: Exame
  • October 10, 2024

"Users of X, the former Twitter, reported on Wednesday, October 9, that they regained access to the platform. Access was restored after the National Telecommunications Agency, or Anatel for its initials in Portuguese, notified internet providers to lift the block, which had been imposed by order of the Supreme Federal Court.

The unblocking occurred after Minister Alexandre de Moraes ruled on Tuesday, October 8, following the platform’s payment of $28.6 million Reales, or $5.1 dollars, in fines.

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The conflict between Elon Musk and the Supreme Federal Court began in August, when X announced it would not comply with the court's orders, including the appointment of a legal representative in Brazil, and threatened to cease its operations in the country.

This stance led Minister Alexandre de Moraes to order the platform’s suspension until the rulings were followed. On August 30, after the platform failed to appoint a representative within the given deadline, Moraes ordered the suspension of X in Brazil.”

Read the full article [in Portuguese]