Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has imposed a 10-day ban on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, accusing owner Elon Musk of inciting hate and fascism following the disputed election results. Election authorities declared Maduro the winner, sparking widespread accusations of fraud and protests demanding his resignation in favor of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. Foreign ministers of Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico have called for the release of vote tallies by the National Electoral Council. Maduro and Musk have engaged in a war of words, with Musk labeling Maduro a dictator and accusing him of electoral fraud. Maduro has urged supporters to switch from WhatsApp to Telegram or WeChat, claiming the app is being used to threaten security forces. The opposition claims to have evidence of winning the election by a large margin. The US, Argentina, and Chile have not recognized Maduro’s victory, while China and Russia have congratulated him. The US has condemned repression and censorship in Venezuela, promising to hold the government accountable. The tension between Maduro and Musk continues to escalate, with verbal spats and challenges being exchanged on social media. As the world watches, the situation remains tense and uncertain in Venezuela.
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