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Brazil judge gives X five days to explain alleged non-compliance with court ruling

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Brazil judge gives X five days to explain alleged non-compliance with court ruling

Brazilian Supreme Court justice has given social media platform X a deadline of Friday to explain why it allegedly did not comply with previous orders to block certain accounts. Justice Alexandre de Moraes is investigating digital militias accused of spreading fake news and hate messages during former President Jair Bolsonaro's government. The inquiry also involves an alleged coup attempt by Bolsonaro. X, previously known as Twitter, had previously stated that it blocked all accounts ordered by local courts, but a report by Brazil's federal police showed that some accounts were still active.

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Elon Musk's X platform takes first step toward lifting Brazil ban

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Elon Musk's X platform takes first step toward lifting Brazil ban

Social media platform X has named a legal representative in Brazil to potentially resume service in the country, but its suspension remains in place until further requirements are met, according to a judge ruling. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has given X five days to submit additional documents as it has not fully met the necessary conditions to end the ban. The ongoing feud between Moraes and X's owner, Elon Musk, involves cracking down on disinformation in Brazil and tests the boundaries of freedom of expression and corporate responsibility. The ban on X was praised by the left but criticized by the right.

Brazil watchdog moves to block access to Elon Musk's X after court order

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Brazil watchdog moves to block access to Elon Musk's X after court order

Brazil's telecom regulator is suspending access to Elon Musk's X social network in compliance with a court order. The order comes from a judge who aims to enforce hate speech regulations on social media platforms. Musk argues that the censorship is unjustified, while the judge insists on accountability. The feud has also resulted in the freezing of Starlink's bank accounts in Brazil. Moraes, the judge, has ordered that X be suspended until all court orders are followed and fines are paid. Telecommunication companies must stop carrying X's traffic to effectively shut it down in Brazil.

Bluesky sees 1 mn new Brazilian users in 3 days after X suspension

Money Control

Money Control · 11m ago

Bluesky sees 1 mn new Brazilian users in 3 days after X suspension

About one million new users joined Twitter-rival Bluesky in Brazil within three days after Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes suspended Elon Musk's X for not following orders. Bluesky has also become the top free iPhone app in Brazil, ranking ahead of Meta's Threads. On the ranking, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber said, "Good job Brazil, you made the right choice."

Brazil judge opens inquiry into Musk after refusal to block accounts on X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Brazil judge opens inquiry into Musk after refusal to block accounts on X

An ongoing dispute between Elon Musk and Brazil has intensified as a Supreme Court judge launched an inquiry into the billionaire's actions. Musk had stated his intention to reactivate accounts on his social media platform X that the judge had ordered blocked. The owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, has challenged the decision, claiming it is unconstitutional. Musk called on the judge to resign, citing violations of the constitution and people of Brazil. The investigation revolves around digital militias spreading fake news and hate messages, as well as an alleged coup attempt. Musk faces potential fines if X fails to comply with the blocking order.

X agrees to pay Brazil fines, court orders finances unblocked

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

X agrees to pay Brazil fines, court orders finances unblocked

- A Brazilian judge ordered the unblocking of Elon Musk's social media platform, X, in the country. - X agreed to pay over $5 million in fines to comply with the ruling. - The suspension of X in Brazil will be lifted following the payment of fines. - The judge also ordered Brazil's central bank to unblock X's bank accounts for the transfer and immediate payment of the fines. - The clash between the Brazilian court and Elon Musk has become a high-stakes tussle involving freedom of expression and corporate responsibility. - X had over 22 million users in Brazil before the ban and has started complying with the court's conditions for reactivation.

Elon Musk's X seeks Brazil comeback, retreats on 'censorship' feud

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Elon Musk's X seeks Brazil comeback, retreats on 'censorship' feud

In a reversal of its previous stance, Elon Musk's X has informed Brazil's Supreme Court that it has complied with orders to stop the spread of misinformation and has requested the lifting of a ban on the platform. The company had been involved in a dispute with a judge in Brazil over censorship for more than five months, resulting in the court blocking access to X's platform. While a decision on X's return is pending, it is expected that service could be restored in the coming days.

Brazil court asks X for documents as the platform starts to comply with orders

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Brazil court asks X for documents as the platform starts to comply with orders

The Brazilian Supreme Court has requested that Elon Musk's social platform, X, provide documents confirming its new legal representative in the country. X had been shut down in Brazil for not complying with court orders related to hate speech moderation. However, the platform's lawyers recently announced that X will now meet court demands to resume operations in Brazil. They stated that X had appointed a legal representative in Brazil, a requirement for foreign companies operating in the country. X now has five days to provide the necessary documents to validate its legal representative. The platform also faces fines and the requirement to block certain accounts as conditions for the ban to be lifted.

Brazil Supreme Court orders Rumble suspension in the country

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Brazil Supreme Court orders Rumble suspension in the country

The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered the suspension of video-sharing platform Rumble due to its non-compliance with court orders, similar to last year's case with Elon Musk's X. Justice Alexandre de Moraes mandated Rumble appoint a legal representative for Brazil and fulfill pending court orders. This stems from Rumble's failure to block an account linked to Brazilian lawsuits. Previously, Musk's X faced similar suspension, eventually complying with requirements. The telecom regulator Anatel was instructed to enforce Rumble's suspension.

Brazil judge says will lift Musk's X ban if $1.8 million fine paid

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Brazil judge says will lift Musk's X ban if $1.8 million fine paid

A Brazilian judge has stated that he would allow the reinstatement of Facebook-owned social network, X, in Brazil if a fine of approximately $1.8 million is paid. Last month, X was ordered to be shut down in Brazil by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes after Elon Musk, the owner of X, refused to remove right-wing accounts and failed to appoint a new legal representative in the country. The judge has also penalized X for failing to suspend the use of a server that allowed them to temporarily bypass the ban. This dispute highlights a clash between freedom of expression and corporate responsibility in Brazil.

Elon Musk says X received US House query on Brazil actions

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk says X received US House query on Brazil actions

Social media platform X has been contacted by the U.S. House of Representatives regarding its actions in Brazil that violated Brazilian law. Elon Musk, the owner of X, confirmed that the platform was asked to suspend the accounts of Brazilian parliament members and journalists. The U.S. House and X have not provided further comments on the matter. This inquiry follows a move by Brazil Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who ordered the blocking of certain accounts on X. Musk challenged this decision, leading to fines and potential closure of X's office in Brazil.

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