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Monday, Aug 03, 2026
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Online Clash: Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and Elon Musk
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused Elon Musk of orchestrating attacks against Venezuela, including a supposed computer hacking during the election. Musk criticized Maduro on social media, supporting opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The online feud highlights Venezuela’s ongoing political crisis.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, whose victory in the recent election is widely disputed, has publicly accused billionaire Elon Musk of being behind various 'attacks against Venezuela,' including an alleged 'computer hacking' at the National Electoral Council.
Maduro, aligning himself with Russian and Chinese experts, announced a committee to investigate these incidents.
While opposition figures dismiss the hacking claims as self-sabotage, Musk has used social media to criticize Maduro, supporting opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and calling the election results a travesty.
Maduro retaliated, accusing Musk of an international conspiracy and challenging him directly.
The online conflict underlines the deepening political turmoil in Venezuela.
Maduro, aligning himself with Russian and Chinese experts, announced a committee to investigate these incidents.
While opposition figures dismiss the hacking claims as self-sabotage, Musk has used social media to criticize Maduro, supporting opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and calling the election results a travesty.
Maduro retaliated, accusing Musk of an international conspiracy and challenging him directly.
The online conflict underlines the deepening political turmoil in Venezuela.
