Venezuela blocks X access in the wake of social media spat with CEO Elon Musk

FILE – Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition. (Susan Walsh/AP)

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has blocked his country’s access to X while accusing CEO Elon Musk of using the platform to promote hatred.

The 10-day ban comes in the wake of the country’s disputed presidential election, held on July 28.