· Government action
Maduro orders 10-day suspension of X in Venezuela after dispute with Musk
What he said or did
Maduro said he had signed a proposal from telecoms regulator Conatel to take X out of circulation in Venezuela for 10 days, accusing Musk of inciting hatred, fascism (and) civil war.
Background
The order followed Musk's posts calling Maduro a dictator and alleging election fraud; Maduro also urged supporters to stop using WhatsApp.
Sources
- CNN (via KVIA)9 Aug 2024
- CNBC (via NBC Miami)9 Aug 2024
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