X can be 'immediately' unblocked in Brazil after it pays a $1.9 million fine

Sep 28, 2024

X can return to Brazil upon paying a $1.9M fine for non-compliance with court orders, including removing disinformation accounts.

X can be 'immediately' unblocked in Brazil after it pays a $1.9 million fine

: X can resume its services in Brazil after paying a $1.9 million fine. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes imposed the fine due to X's failure to comply with a court order. Elon Musk initially resisted the order, leading to a temporary ban and a fine for accessing the platform via VPN. Recent legal actions by X suggest compliance, allowing immediate unblocking once the fine is paid.

X can return to its operations in Brazil after paying a fine of 10 million Reais or approximately $1.9 million, as ordered by Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The penalty was due to the company's non-compliance with the Brazilian court's directives over two days.

Earlier, X's owner, Elon Musk, had resisted the demands to take down accounts spreading disinformation, viewing it as censorship. This led to the platform being banned and a fine imposed for accessing it through VPNs. The Brazilian court also froze and deducted funds from SpaceX's Starlink and X's accounts to settle previous penalties.

Recently, X has made strides to align with the legal requirements, including filing the necessary paperwork and removing the flagged accounts, indicating a willingness to comply fully. With these steps completed, Justice Moraes confirmed that X could resume activities immediately after paying the fine, suggesting Brazilian users will soon regain access.