Supreme Court: Brazil lifts ban on X social media platform after fines paid

Brazil’s Supreme Court has authorised the social media platform X to resume operations in the country after being banned for over a month due to non-compliance with court rulings.

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10 Oct 2024, 4:42 am

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s Supreme Court has authorised the social media platform X to resume operations in the country after being banned for over a month due to non-compliance with court rulings.

Judge Alexandre de Moraes lifted the ban on Tuesday after X paid approximately 28.6 million reals (around $5.17 million) in fines to the Brazilian government, Xinhua news agency reported, citing local media.

“I hereby declare the suspension lifted and authorize the immediate resumption of X Brazil Internet Ltd.’s activities within the national territory. I also order the National Telecommunications Agency to implement this decision and report back to this Supreme Court within 24 hours,” Moraes ruled.

X was banned on August 30 for refusing to appoint a legal representative in Brazil and for not paying fines for disregarding a court order. (IANS)

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