Nicolas Maduro is set to petition Venezuela’s Supreme Court to validate his recent reelection, amid controversies over the lack of precinct results to substantiate his claimed victory in late July. Amidst increasing domestic and international scrutiny, Maduro has also announced a 10-day suspension of the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, in Venezuela. He accuses the platform and its owner, Elon Musk, of inciting violence and violating the nation’s telecommunications regulations.
- Nicolas Maduro seeks validation from Venezuela’s Supreme Court for his reelection amidst disputes over the election’s legitimacy.
- The lack of published precinct results to support Maduro’s victory claim has led to increased scrutiny.
- Venezuela’s courts, often seen as lacking independence, are under domestic and international pressure.
- Maduro announces a 10-day suspension of the social network X, formerly Twitter, accusing it and owner Elon Musk of inciting hatred and violating telecommunications rules.
- The move to suspend X comes amid accusations of the platform being used to foster unrest in Venezuela.
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