INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The telecommunications regulator Anatel now faces a 24-hour deadline to block the platform.Following this directive, internet providers must
sever user access to X, though this process might not happen instantly
Moreover, within five days, Apple and Google must eliminate the X app from their online stores.To enforce compliance, Justice Moraes has set
a steep fine of R$ 50,000 ($8,800) per day against anyone attempting to access X through alternative means like VPNs.The legal spat
Platform X in Brazil in Legal Standoff
This action aims to secure fines levied by Brazilian courts against X.Simultaneously, Musk declared that X would shut down its operations in
Brazil, citing censorship by Moraes.Supreme Court vs
Social Platforms in BrazilThe day before, the Supreme Court had demanded that X appoint a legal representative in Brazil within 24 hours
This demand was communicated through the platform after it had already closed its local office.In a bold response, Musk shared an
blocking orders.Voting first, Moraes rejected these appeals, emphasizing that social platforms cannot claim user rights as their own.In
addition, he reinforced that freedom of speech must align with responsibility and cannot shield illegal activities.This ongoing legal battle
highlights a fierce power struggle
It also raises critical questions about digital governance, free expression, and judicial reach in the digital age.In short, the
implications of this case extend beyond Brazil, potentially setting global precedents for digital policy.
