Tue Sep 03 08:57:52 UTC 2024: – A Supreme Court panel in Brazil unanimously confirmed a ruling to ban the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
– Justices Flávio Dino and Cristiano Zanin supported Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ decision to ban X for failing to comply with appointing a legal representative in Brazil.
– The ban was issued without a request from prosecutors or other parties.
– Anatel, Brazil’s telecom regulator, was ordered to instruct internet providers to take down the platform, which was found to still be accessible by some users.
– Starlink, a satellite internet provider owned by X owner Elon Musk, refused to comply with the ban order.
– Justice Moraes has been in a feud with Elon Musk, accusing him of censorship for efforts to combat disinformation.
– Brazil’s Supreme Court operates with two panels of five justices each, with the rotating Chief Justice absent from either.

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