Brazil's Supreme Court Sanctions on Musk's Starlink as Feud with Social Media Platform X Escalates

Brazil's Supreme Court has frozen the bank accounts of Elon Musk's Starlink over the lack of legal representatives for his social media platform X. The feud, involving unpaid fines and accusations of censorship, risks shutting down X in Brazil, a significant market for Musk's struggling platform.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 30-08-2024 04:24 IST | Created: 30-08-2024 04:24 IST
Brazil's Supreme Court Sanctions on Musk's Starlink as Feud with Social Media Platform X Escalates
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In a significant move, Brazil's Supreme Court has frozen the bank accounts of Elon Musk's Starlink, escalating tensions due to the absence of legal representatives for his social media platform X in the country.

The court's action ties to ongoing disputes over unpaid fines and accusations that Musk's platform has failed to comply with local regulations.

This escalating legal battle could potentially shutter X in one of its largest markets, compounding issues for Musk's enterprise already grappling with falling advertising revenues.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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