Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts

The president announced his government was blocking the social media platform formerly known as Twitter for 10 days, while accusing the site's owner Elon Musk of "inciting hate and fascism" in Venezuela.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks with the media at the Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) in Caracas on August 2, 2024. (AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro suspended access to the social media site X on Thursday, as he faced renewed pressure from a trio of

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Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts

The president announced his government was blocking the social media platform formerly known as Twitter for 10 days, while accusing the site's owner Elon Musk of "inciting hate and fascism" in Venezuela.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks with the media at the Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) in Caracas on August 2, 2024. (AFP)

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