Starlink and X accounts will be unblocked in Brazil after paying a fine to the state, Reuters reported on Sept. 13, citing a document from the country’s Supreme Court.
“Judge of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil Alejandro de Moraes decided to lift the blocks previously placed on the Starlink and X accounts,” – says the publication.
In addition, it is clarified that the total amount of fines paid was $3.3 million.
The Brazilian Supreme Court ordered X to be suspended from working in the country on August 30. The closure order is due to the expiration of the deadline for the appointment of a legal representative in Brazil. A daily fine of 9 thousand dollars for the use of the social network X (Twitter) was introduced in Brazil on August 31, following a court decision.
On August 29, it became known that the company’s accounts had been frozen. Elon Musk Starlink Holding in Brazil. Musk, in turn, called the Brazilian court’s actions against Starlink illegal. The company also asked the Brazilian Supreme Court to unfreeze the accounts.
Prior to this, on August 17, Musk’s company announced that it would close its office in Brazil due to threats to employees by local authorities.
