The social network X returned to operation in the early evening of this Tuesday (8) in Brazil.
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 .
In a statement, X said he was “proud to be back in Brazil”. “Providing tens of millions of Brazilians with access to our indispensable platform was a priority throughout this process. We will continue to defend freedom of expression, within the limits of the law, everywhere we operate.”
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 happens 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 .
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.
