Musk's X banned in Brazil after disinformation row

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The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge's order to appoint a legal representative.

According to the judge's order, a ban will be in effect until X names a new legal representative in the country and pays fines for violating Brazilian law.

Starlink responded with a post on X which said the "order is based on an unfounded determination that Starlink should be responsible for the fines levied - unconstitutionally - against X.

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Markets: United KingdomBrazil

Topics: Brazil Moraes Comply Platform Been Accounts Order Judge Social Media

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Published On: 2024-08-31 @ 06:23:19 (2 days ago)

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