X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is close to reinstating its services in Brazil after settling a significant fine. According to Bloomberg and CNBC, Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the company to pay a final fine of 10 million Reais (approximately $1.9 million) due to its non-compliance with previous court orders.
Court Orders and Compliance Issues
The Supreme Court's Justice Alexandre de Moraes stated that X’s return to Brazil depends on its full compliance with national laws and respect for Brazilian sovereignty. The platform had initially faced penalties for restoring partial services despite a countrywide ban imposed on the website. Specifically, X was fined on September 19 for lifting the ban for some users and received an additional fine on September 23 for continued defiance, even through its Starlink service.
Musk’s Resistance and Fines
Elon Musk initially resisted the court's demands, which involved freezing several accounts alleged to be spreading disinformation. Musk saw this as an act of censorship and chose to halt X’s operations in Brazil rather than comply. This prompted Moraes to order Brazilian internet providers to block access to the platform and impose fines of 50,000 Reais ($8,900) per day for users attempting to access X through VPNs. Additionally, the court froze bank accounts of SpaceX's Starlink service in Brazil, withdrawing a total of 18.35 million Reais ($3.4 million) to settle prior penalties.
X’s Efforts to Reconcile
Recently, X's legal team took steps to resolve these issues by submitting the required legal documentation in Brazil, as demanded by the court. Additionally, the platform has removed the disinformation accounts initially flagged by Justice Moraes, signaling its willingness to comply with Brazilian law. This compliance paved the way for the court to potentially lift the ban on X's services in the country.
Justice Moraes confirmed that X can "immediately return to its activities" in Brazil once the final fine is paid, hinting that Brazilian users may regain access to the platform soon. With this latest development, X appears to be on the brink of restoring its services in Brazil and resuming normal operations.
Conclusion
With X now aligning itself with Brazilian legal requirements, the platform is poised to make a comeback. For users in Brazil, this marks the end of a months-long standoff, and services may be fully restored in the near future. As the company moves forward, it will need to maintain strict adherence to local regulations to avoid future disruptions.
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