Venezuela’s President Maduro Blocks Social Media Platform X Amid Controversial Election
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has signed a resolution to block access to the social media platform X in the country for 10 days. This decision comes after the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, made critical comments about Venezuela’s recent elections, leading Maduro to accuse him of inciting hatred and fascism.
Maduro claims that major international social media companies are colluding to undermine his government, prompting him to take action against X. Widespread protests erupted after the contentious July 28 election, with opposition supporters using social media to communicate and coordinate their efforts.
The opposition, led by candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, has called for the publication of vote tallies to validate their claim of victory. Meanwhile, neighboring countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil are backing efforts to facilitate talks between Venezuela’s political forces.
As tensions escalate, Maduro has urged Venezuelans to use alternative communication platforms, hinting that new Venezuelan social media networks may emerge in the future. The dispute over the election outcome and social media censorship continue to dominate the political landscape in Venezuela.