Tue Sep 03 10:26:40 UTC 2024: – The Supreme Court panel in Brazil has unanimously confirmed a ruling to ban X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter
– Justices Flávio Dino and Cristiano Zanin supported Justice Alexandre de Moraes’ decision to ban X
– X failed to comply with a requirement to appoint a legal representative in Brazil, leading to the ban
– The head of Anatel stated that X was already unavailable to most Brazilians, but some reported still being able to access the platform
– Starlink, a satellite internet provider owned by X owner Elon Musk, refused to comply with the ban order
– The feud between Justice Moraes and Elon Musk has been intensifying, with Musk accusing Moraes of censorship
– Moraes has also frozen the bank accounts of Starlink to ensure payment of fines levied against X
– The Supreme Court in Brazil comprises two panels of five justices each, with the rotating Chief Justice absent from either panel.

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