The social network X, formerly known as Twittermanaged to circumvent the blockade imposed in Brazil through a technical update of its application, in a new episode of its conflict with the Brazilian justice system. According to the Brazilian Association of Internet and Telecommunications Providers (Abrint), the update “significantly modified” the structure of the application, making blocking much more complicated.
The suspension of X, which came into effect on August 30 by order of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), was due to accusations of failing to control disinformation and disobeying court orders. The platform, now operating through the services of Cloudflarea cybersecurity vendor, has restored access for many users in Brazil. Cloudflare It facilitates the constant rotation of IP addresses, thus making it difficult to block the platform.
He Judge Alexandre de Moraes, The company that ordered the block warned X’s 22 million users in Brazil that circumventing the restriction through methods such as virtual private networks (VPNs) could result in fines of around $9,000. Elon Muskowner of the social network, reacted by highlighting the advancement of technology, comparing it to magic.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro, a critic of the blockade and an ally of Musk, took the opportunity to resume his presence on the network, highlighting the “injustice of the ban” that, according to him, “affected millions.” Meanwhile, the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) investigates cases of unauthorized access.
The X update and the platform’s response raise questions about the ability of the Brazilian judiciary to impose technological restrictions. Professor Alexandre Caramelo from the Getulio Vargas Foundation He stressed that the measure puts the STF judges “in check”, revealing a lack of understanding of current technical possibilities.
The debate over freedom of expression and control of social media continues to intensify in Brazil, with the court decision receiving both praise and criticism, while the government remains silent on the issue.
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2024-09-21 09:17:25