Brazil's Supreme Court Unanimously Upholds Shutdown of Social Media Giant X
Brazil's Supreme Court has unanimously voted to uphold Justice Alexandre de Moraes' decision to shut down social media platform X in the country. The ruling came after X failed to comply with a deadline to appoint a legal representative in Brazil. The suspension may be reversed if compliance is achieved.
Brazil's Supreme Court has upheld Justice Alexandre de Moraes' decision to shut down social media platform X, following the platform's non-compliance with local norms.
The unanimous decision by the five-member panel, including Justices Flavio Dino, Cristiano Zanin, Carmen Lucia, and Luiz Fux, signals a strong stance on regulatory compliance.
The platform was taken down in Brazil after it failed to meet a court-imposed deadline to name a legal representative. The suspension could be reversed if X meets the required legal standards.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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