Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has suspended access to the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, for 10 days following a public spat with the platform's owner, Elon Musk.
The conflict arose after Musk criticized Maduro, calling him a dictator and accusing him of election fraud. Maduro responded by signing a decree to block X in Venezuela, citing an 'attack' on his disputed reelection. The decision was made with the support of CONATEL, Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission.
This move comes amid protests and serious allegations of fraud in the recent presidential election, further highlighting the tensions between the Venezuelan government and social media platforms.
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It's refreshing to see a leader like Maduro stand up to billionaires like Musk who think they can interfere in sovereign nations' affairs. Venezuela's decisive action in suspending X is a necessary measure to protect its national security and ensure the stability of its political system against external manipulations.
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Venezuela's Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday said he has signed a resolution to block access to social media platform X in the country for 10 days. Maduro has frequently railed against X owner Elon Musk since the country's July 28 presidential election.
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