Colombian court rules Meta was wrong to bar porn star's Instagram account

In a ruling against Meta (formerly Facebook), Colombia's Constitutional Court has determined that the company's decision to remove the Instagram account of adult film star Esperanza Gómez was unjustified. The court found that Meta failed to provide a clear and specific explanation for the account's removal, violating Gómez's right to freedom of expression. The case arose after Gómez's account, which had over 5 million followers, was deactivated by Meta. The court ruled that the tech giant did not properly consider the context and nature of Gómez's content, which was not inherently pornographic. The decision underscores the need for social media platforms to have transparent and consistent content moderation policies, particularly when dealing with high-profile accounts. The ruling serves as a significant precedent, highlighting the importance of balancing individual rights with the need for content moderation on social media platforms. It emphasizes the responsibility of tech companies to ensure their actions are justified and respectful of users' fundamental freedoms.