Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, has ordered the immediate suspension of X, formerly Twitter, citing ongoing issues with misinformation and hate speech undermining democracy.
Justice Moraes articulated that X has contributed to a 'total impunity and lawless land' for misinformation in Brazil, particularly during the critical 2024 local elections.
The court warned that any users attempting to access X via VPN would face daily fines of 50,000 reais, highlighting the seriousness of the ruling and its enforcement.
With the court's ruling, Brazilian authorities now have specific timelines to implement the ban, introducing measures against not just the company but its potential users who resist the ban.
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