Tue Sep 03 04:26:00 UTC 2024: – Supreme Court panel confirms ruling to ban social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) in Brazil
– Justices Flávio Dino and Cristiano Zanin side with Justice Alexandre de Moraes in the decision
– X failed to appoint a legal representative in Brazil as ordered, leading to the ban
– Telecom regulator Anatel ordered internet providers to take down X
– Head of Anatel says X is already unavailable for most Brazilians, but some still report access
– Starlink, owned by X owner Elon Musk, refuses to comply with ban order
– Feud between Justice Moraes and Mr. Musk intensifies, with accusations of censorship
– Justice Moraes had frozen Starlink’s bank accounts to ensure payment of fines levied against X
– Supreme Court panel aimed at expediting decisions in cases of lesser complexity
– Justices can take decisions to the floor with all 11 members participating

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