Brazilian users returned to accessing the Rumble video platform this Thursday (5), almost a year after the service was suspended by decision of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Federal Supreme Court. The return occurred without the publication of a court order, an official note from the STF or public communication regarding compliance with the requirements imposed on the company.
The unexpected reactivation reignited doubts about the legal status of the platform in the country and about the effectiveness of the sanctions determined by the Court.
In the United States, lawyer Martin De Luca, who represents Rumble, stated that he was not aware of any decision that had formally authorized the resumption of operations in Brazil. According to him, the company was also not notified about a possible suspension of the daily fines applied by the STF.
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Requirements remain
In the decision that determined the removal of Rumble from the air, in February 2025, Moraes established three conditions for the reestablishment of the service: full compliance with court orders, payment of accumulated fines and appointment of a legal representative in Brazil. To date, there is no public confirmation that these requirements have been met.
The blocking of the platform originated from the company’s refusal to remove content attributed to journalist Allan dos Santos and to interrupt financial transfers related to the profile, in addition to non-compliance with the requirement for legal representation in the country.
Founded in 2013 by Canadian businessman Chris Pavlovski, Rumble positions itself as an alternative to traditional video-sharing platforms and gained international recognition following the 2020 American elections, by attracting users critical of content moderation policies.
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Legal dispute advances outside Brazil
In parallel with the clash with the STF, Rumble and the Trump Media & Technology Group are taking legal action in the United States against Moraes, alleging censorship and violation of American sovereignty. The process has been suspended since August 2025.
This week, the companies presented a new request to the Florida Court for the minister to be notified directly via institutional email. The Attorney General’s Office has already spoken out against previous attempts at international notification.
