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Editorial: El País

  • The social network X, run by Elon Musk, has been reinstated in Brazil following a judicial order block lasting 39 days.
  • The block stemmed from X's refusal to block the accounts of nine individuals associated with an ultra attack in Brasilia, despite doing so for Turkey and India previously.
  • Musk's dismissal of the fines and process led the court to completely block the social network.
  • Musk stirred controversy by posting offensive images against Judge Alexandre de Moraes and posing a choice between Moraes or democracy.
  • Despite X's reopening, many users and advertisers have migrated to other platforms, in part due to the dispute and risk of future blocks.

Conclusion: The case underscores the extent to which public powers can control social platforms and presents a warning for other platforms regarding compliance with local laws, particularly in the spread of misinformation and hate speech.