Brazil top court lifts Starlink, X account blockage after $3 million transfer
SUMMARY
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the lifting of blockages on Starlink and X accounts. This decision followed the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($3.31 million) to Brazil's national coffers, settling fines imposed on X amid a dispute involving billionaire Elon Musk. The court clarified that the lifted restrictions were a direct result of the fine amount being fully paid. Musk, who oversees both Starlink and X, faced these penalties during a legal battle with Moraes. This resolution allows the companies to resume normal operations in Brazil, signaling an end to the financial and operational constraints previously imposed.
