Brazil's Supreme Court has banned Elon Musk's X platform, accusing the company of ignoring court orders to appoint a legal representative.
Reason for the Ban
The legal proceedings are led by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, who suspended the platform after it failed to appoint a legal representative within 24 hours. This decision marks a significant escalation in the conflict between Elon Musk and Brazilian authorities.
Authorities' Response
Minister Alexandre de Moraes also instructed the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) to cut off access to the platform in Brazil within 24 hours, and ordered tech giants like Apple and Google to remove Elon Musk's social platform from their app stores within five days. Moraes accused the platform of creating a 'lawless land' in Brazil.
Consequences for Users
It's noteworthy that the minister had previously imposed a fine of R$50,000 per day on users attempting to access the platform using VPNs and other means.
The ban on the X platform in Brazil highlights the authorities' particularly harsh stance on compliance with legal norms and the fight against the spread of hate and misinformation online.
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