Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Brazil, Starlink Partner to Curb Criminal Use in Amazon
Brazil made a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink to stop criminals in the Amazon.
Starlink's fast internet helps bad guys with things like illegal mining.
The deal means Starlink will ask new users in the Amazon for ID.
If Starlink finds out someone is using its internet for bad things, it will cut off the service.
This helps protect the rainforest and the people who live there.
Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office reached a deal with Starlink to curb illegal activities in the Amazon.
Starlink's internet service has aided criminal organizations in coordinating activities.
The agreement requires new users in the Amazon to provide identification and proof of residence.
Starlink will share user data with Brazilian authorities for investigations.
The deal aims to block Starlink service if used for illegal purposes, with a two-year term.
- Who
- Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office and Elon Musk's Starlink.
- What
- Deal between Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office and Starlink to curb criminal use of internet in the Amazon.
- When
- Announced on Friday, agreement starts in January.
- Where
- Amazon rainforest, Brazil.
- Why
- To prevent illegal activities like mining from using Starlink internet services.
Government Perspective
Criminals' Perspective
Impact of Starlink in the Amazon
Government Perspective
Combating illegal activities, protecting environment and indigenous people, and maintaining sovereignty.
Criminals' Perspective
Facilitating illegal activities and undermining law enforcement.
- Agreement Partners
- Brazil's Federal Prosecutor's Office and Starlink
- Service Affected
- Starlink internet
- Region
- Brazilian Amazon
- Main Goal
- Curb criminal use of internet
- Action
- User data sharing and service blocking
- Term
- 2 years