Venezuela Regains Access to Social Network X After Year-Long Blockade Under Maduro's Rule
In a significant development, Venezuelans have regained access to the social network X, which was blocked by deposed President Nicolas Maduro over a year ago. The platform, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, had been a popular hub for Venezuelans before being shut down in August following Maduro's controversial 2024 election.
The decision to lift the blockade came as Interim President Delcy Rodriguez took charge of the country after Maduro was captured by US military forces on January 3, amidst allegations of drug trafficking. Rodriguez updated her bio, urging citizens to stay united and work towards economic stability, social justice, and a welfare state that Venezuelans deserve.
The spotty access to X had crippled the ability of government officials, lawmakers, and institutions to update their pages, highlighting the platform's importance in Venezuelan society. The blockade was seen as retaliation by Maduro for criticism of his election, which many alleged was marred by fraud.
Musk's X had been a key social media outlet for Venezuelans, providing an alternative to state-controlled platforms. However, with Maduro's capture, Rodriguez has vowed to restore the country's democratic institutions and ensure citizens have access to reliable information.
In a bizarre twist, Maduro himself has taken to X, posting a photo of himself along with his wife, Cilia Flores, and calling out for their return. "We want you back," the post reads, as Rodriguez seeks to move forward with rebuilding Venezuela's economy and social fabric.
In a significant development, Venezuelans have regained access to the social network X, which was blocked by deposed President Nicolas Maduro over a year ago. The platform, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, had been a popular hub for Venezuelans before being shut down in August following Maduro's controversial 2024 election.
The decision to lift the blockade came as Interim President Delcy Rodriguez took charge of the country after Maduro was captured by US military forces on January 3, amidst allegations of drug trafficking. Rodriguez updated her bio, urging citizens to stay united and work towards economic stability, social justice, and a welfare state that Venezuelans deserve.
The spotty access to X had crippled the ability of government officials, lawmakers, and institutions to update their pages, highlighting the platform's importance in Venezuelan society. The blockade was seen as retaliation by Maduro for criticism of his election, which many alleged was marred by fraud.
Musk's X had been a key social media outlet for Venezuelans, providing an alternative to state-controlled platforms. However, with Maduro's capture, Rodriguez has vowed to restore the country's democratic institutions and ensure citizens have access to reliable information.
In a bizarre twist, Maduro himself has taken to X, posting a photo of himself along with his wife, Cilia Flores, and calling out for their return. "We want you back," the post reads, as Rodriguez seeks to move forward with rebuilding Venezuela's economy and social fabric.
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, so they're finally back on X after that year long blockade, can imagine how frustrating that must've been for people trying to connect with each other online 
, but at the same time I feel like it's a bit of a sad statement about the state of Venezuela that they needed social media as a crutch to stay connected... and now Maduro's just using X to beg his way back into power 
, it's like he thinks being blocked from X was going to keep him out of office forever 
, Delcy Rodriguez is trying to restore some semblance of democracy here, but it's gonna be tough with all the baggage Maduro brought... anyway, I guess it's a small step in the right direction 
so like this is crazy right? venezuela and social media 
are kinda weirdly connected 
but seriously though, it's wild how important these platforms can be for people especially in a country where info control is a big thing 
so i drew a little diagram to represent this situation: 
US military
blockage
and if maduro's gonna try to come back into the picture 
like, dude, you're not fooling anyone! but hey, i guess that's the power of social media, right? 
. can imagine how frustrating it must've been for people trying to stay updated on what's happening in their country during that time... now with delcy rodriguez at the helm, hopefully things will start looking up 
. interesting to see elon musk's x playing a role in all this - guess he really does want to help bring some change 
It's gonna be a long road ahead and I'm sure there'll be plenty of twists and turns to keep us on our toes.
. And what's up with Maduro trying to be all cute and posty on X? Like, dude, you're a former dictator, not a social media influencer 
. Can we just focus on rebuilding Venezuela's economy and getting some real news out there for once? 
& meanwhile maduro is posting pics w his wife cilia flores on x like "we want our power back" lol what a clown 
i'm lowkey hyped 4 delcy tho she's all about dat #venezuelawantsitsback 
! It's like, super important for them to stay connected and updated on what's happening in their country 
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️. Fingers crossed they can build a better economy and social life for all citizens 
!
... i mean, a year without social media access? that's so much of a strain on anyone's mental health 
, it's like she's saying "hey, we deserve better" 