We will continue to defend freedom of expression within the limits of the law, says X after unlocking
Platform X, formerly Twitter, spoke out after the social network was unblocked in Brazil, stating that it is “proud” to be back in the country and that it will continue to defend freedom of expression “within the limits of the law”.
“Providing tens of millions of Brazilians with access to our indispensable platform was a priority throughout this process,” says the post.
X is proud to return to Brazil. Giving tens of millions of Brazilians access to our indispensable platform was paramount throughout this entire process. We will continue to defend freedom of speech, within the boundaries of the law, everywhere we operate.
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— Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs)
This Tuesday (8) happened after the minister of the (STF) Alexandre de Moraes ordered Anatel to.
“I authorize the immediate return of the activities of X Brasil Internet in the national territory and I order Anatel to adopt the necessary measures to implement the measure, informing this supreme court within 24 hours”, wrote the minister in .
A CNN contacted the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) to confirm whether the platform is already fully operational for all users, but is still awaiting feedback.
However, several users have already reported that
Suspension and fines
OX had to pay R$28.6 million in fines and comply with all STF orders to resume operating in the country.
The social network was offline for 39 days, since August 30th. The suspension occurred after failing to comply with STF decisions and withdrawing his legal representation in the country.
On October 1, the company announced that it would pay all fines imposed by the Supreme Court. To do this, he asked for his bank accounts to be unblocked by the Central Bank.
Payment of fines was one of the conditions for X to return to operating in the country.
The company had already appointed lawyer Rachel de Oliveira Villa Nova Conceição as legal representative in Brazil and complied with STF decisions to block nine profiles on the platform.
