The Colombian Constitutional Court ruled this Friday, September 12, in favor of actress Esperanza Gómez in a case against the Meta company. The decision follows the removal of the actress's Instagram posts, which sparked a debate about the limits of social media moderation.
The court determined that, although private platforms have the autonomy to set their own rules of use, they cannot disregard fundamental rights such as freedom of expression. The ruling establishes jurisprudence by stating that moderation measures must be proportional and justified.
The Court ordered the restoration of the deleted posts and warned Meta about its obligation to ensure transparency in the moderation process. The ruling has been hailed as a precedent that will impact future discussions on social media regulation in Colombia.
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