X Resumes Service in Brazil After Meeting Court Demands
In a significant turnaround, social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been cleared by Brazil's Supreme Court to resume operations in the country. The decision came after X complied with court rulings that owner Elon Musk had previously vowed to resist.
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes announced on Tuesday that X had fulfilled all necessary requirements, allowing the platform to operate once again in Latin America's largest nation. The move marks the end of a months-long standoff between Musk and Brazilian authorities.
Musk, who has often portrayed himself as a champion of free speech, had initially denounced the court orders as censorship, referring to Justice Moraes as a \"dictator.\" However, recent weeks saw a shift in his stance, with X beginning to block accounts flagged by the court, appointing a local representative, and paying outstanding fines.
The reversal underscores the complexities technology companies face when navigating legal and regulatory frameworks in different countries. For users and investors in Asia and around the world, the development highlights the balancing act between upholding free expression and respecting national laws.
Through its Global Affairs account, X expressed pride in returning to Brazil, stating it will \"continue to defend freedom of speech, within the boundaries of the law\" in all operating countries.
Brazil's Communications Minister Juscelino Filho hailed X's compliance as a victory for the nation. \"We showed the world that here our laws should be respected, by whomever it may be,\" he said in a statement.
The resolution of this dispute may have broader implications for how global social media platforms engage with governments and regulatory bodies, particularly in regions like Asia where legal landscapes are diverse and rapidly evolving.
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X cleared to resume service in Brazil after meeting court's demands
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