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Venezuela blocks X amid escalating tensions between Maduro and Musk

by August 9, 2024
written by August 9, 2024

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has escalated tensions with Elon Musk by ordering the temporary blocking of access to X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter.

This move, which comes in the midst of an ongoing online dispute between the two and in the wake of Maduro’s controversial re-election, represents a significant clampdown on dissent within the country.

Maduro accuses Musk of fueling unrest

Maduro, who often portrays himself as a revolutionary socialist, has accused Musk of using X to promote protests and unrest in Venezuela.

The president claims that these actions are part of a broader “fascist, imperialist” coup attempt backed by the United States. In a speech delivered on Thursday night, Maduro stated,

He has violated the rules by inciting hatred, fascism, civil war, death, confrontation of Venezuelans and has violated all Venezuelan laws.

These accusations reflect the broader narrative often employed by Maduro’s government, which frequently blames foreign powers, particularly the United States, for the country’s internal challenges.

By targeting Musk, Maduro is framing the social media mogul as a significant external threat to Venezuelan sovereignty.

Government orders X to be blocked for 10 days

In response to these accusations, Maduro announced that Venezuela’s National Commission of Telecommunications would block access to X for a period of 10 days.

“We will remove the X social network out of circulation in Venezuela for 10 days,” Maduro declared.

By Friday morning, users in Venezuela reported that posts on X had stopped loading, with only those using VPNs able to access the platform.

This move underscores the government’s ongoing efforts to suppress dissent and control the flow of information within the country.

Social media platforms like X have long been a vital tool for opposition groups in Venezuela to organize protests and share information, making them a frequent target of government crackdowns.

The implications of the ban

The temporary ban on X raises several critical questions about the future of free speech and access to information in Venezuela.

By blocking one of the most popular social media platforms, the government is effectively stifling a key avenue for public discourse and dissent.

This could have significant ramifications for the country’s already fragile political environment.

Additionally, the decision to target a platform owned by a high-profile figure like Elon Musk may further strain Venezuela’s already tenuous relationship with the US.

Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur with significant influence, could use his platform to amplify the situation in Venezuela, drawing greater international attention to the Maduro government’s actions.

Moving forward: What to expect?

As the 10-day ban progresses, it remains to be seen whether the Venezuelan government will extend the block or take further action against other social media platforms.

The situation also raises questions about how international actors, including the US, might respond to this latest escalation.

For now, Venezuelans with access to VPNs will continue to use X and other blocked platforms to share information and express dissent.

However, the government’s willingness to impose such a significant restriction suggests that more stringent measures could be on the horizon.

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