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Maduro Bans X in Venezuela Amid Election Dispute with Elon Musk

The Venezuelan president accuses Musk of inciting violence following a contested election, leading to a 10-day suspension of the social media platform.

  • Nicolás Maduro has blocked access to X for 10 days, accusing Elon Musk of inciting hatred and civil unrest.
  • The ban follows a disputed presidential election where Maduro claimed victory amid allegations of fraud.
  • Opposition candidate Edmundo González asserts he won by a large margin, supported by independent vote tallies.
  • International bodies and foreign governments have called for the release of official election results.
  • Mass protests and a government crackdown have resulted in thousands of arrests and multiple fatalities.
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