Social media platform X is once again available in Brazil following a decision by a supreme court judge to lift the ban imposed on the platform nearly six weeks ago due to Elon Musk's failure to comply with Brazilian laws. The move comes after Musk took steps to address the situation, including paying 28.6m reais (£3.9m) in fines and appointing a local representative as required by Brazilian laws.
Brazilian commentators and pro-democracy activists celebrated lifting the ban as a victory for the country's institutions and sovereignty, which underlined the importance of compliance with judicial decisions. Furthermore, despite the absence of X in recent weeks, life in Brazil continued as normal, highlighting to technology companies that life can continue with them.
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