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Colombian Court Rules Meta Was Wrong to Block Esperanza Gómez’s Instagram AccountBy Jazmin Agudelo for Ruta Pantera on 10/16/2025 8:28:54 AM |
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| In a decision that sets a precedent in the debate on freedom of expression and content moderation on social media, a Colombian court determined that Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, acted incorrectly by blocking the account of renowned porn actress Esperanza Gómez. | ||||
| The Origin of the Conflict The controversy began when Instagram suspended Gómez’s account, arguing that her posts violated the platform’s community guidelines related to nudity, pornography, and sexually explicit content. With more than five million followers, the actress used her profile not only to promote her work in the adult entertainment industry, but also to share reflections, interact with her audience, and promote personal projects. Meta’s decision sparked immediate debate: was this a legitimate application of the platform’s policies, or a disproportionate act that violated freedom of expression and the right to work? The Court’s Decision The Colombian court concluded that the blocking of the account was not properly justified, since Gómez’s posts did not directly infringe Instagram’s rules. According to the ruling, Meta exercised censorship that exceeded reasonable limits, affecting freedom of expression and the actress’s ability to carry out her professional and economic activity in the digital sphere. The ruling requires the company to reinstate the actress’s account and to ensure that her rights are not violated again under ambiguous or arbitrary criteria. Freedom of Expression vs. Private Policies The case of Esperanza Gómez highlights an increasingly common dilemma: the power that big tech platforms have to decide what is published and what is not. Meta relies on the need to maintain a safe environment free of sexually explicit content. Users, in this case represented by Gómez, argue that the application of those rules can be subjective, unfair, or even discriminatory. This clash between freedom of expression and community standards raises fundamental questions: can a private company restrict content of public interest? Where do its rights end and those of the user begin? Repercussions of the Ruling The ruling not only affects Gómez, but could also benefit other content creators in Colombia and the region who have seen their accounts blocked under unclear criteria. For some, this represents a victory against digital censorship; for others, it opens the door to a dangerous loosening of rules on sexual content. In addition, it rekindles the global debate on the need to regulate social media to ensure a balance between digital safety and freedom of expression. The case of Esperanza Gómez versus Meta is much more than a dispute over an Instagram account: it reflects how technological platforms shape the way we communicate, work, and express ourselves. The Colombian court’s ruling sends a clear message: content moderation must be proportional, transparent, and respectful of fundamental rights. | ||||
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