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News in English (USA) / 22.09.2024 / 00:00

Elon Musk's X Concedes in Ongoing Legal Battle with Brazil's Supreme Court

In a significant turn of events, Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has backed down in its ongoing legal struggle with Brazilian authorities. After facing hefty fines exceeding $1 million per day for defying a suspension order, X has begun to comply with court directives, appointing a legal representative in Brazil and suspending controversial accounts. The Brazilian Supreme Court had threatened further substantial fines for non-compliance, leading X to inadvertently restore service to some users after a server switch. Despite these developments, Brazil still enforces a ban, with discussions surrounding freedom of speech and internet regulation intensifying. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's companies, including Starlink, saw their assets unfrozen following the payment of $3 million in fines.