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Venezuelans regain access to social network X after yearlong block.
Summary
X is accessible again in Venezuela after more than a year of state-imposed blocking; interim president Delcy Rodriguez updated her profile following the reported capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces last week.
Content
X, the social network owned by Elon Musk, is again accessible in Venezuela after more than a year of restricted access. The platform was blocked during Nicolas Maduro's presidency after heated online exchanges and criticism tied to his contested 2024 election. The article reports Maduro has been deposed and captured by US forces last week. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez updated her X profile and posted a message calling for unity and economic stability.
Key facts:
- X became accessible again in Venezuela after over a year of blocking.
- The platform had been shut down amid heated exchanges between Nicolas Maduro and Elon Musk and criticism of Maduro's contested 2024 election.
- The article reports that Maduro was deposed and captured by US forces last week.
- Interim president Delcy Rodriguez updated her X bio and posted about unity, economic stability and social welfare.
- Access to the service remained spotty on Tuesday as connections were being restored.
Summary:
The reopening restores a major channel for public communication and political messaging in Venezuela. Undetermined at this time.
