In response to criticisms, Venezuelan President Maduro has accused Elon Musk of employing satellites to undermine Venezuela.
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been accused by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of being responsible for the actions that are subverting the Venezuelan government.
Maduro asserted that Musk, his fortune, and technologies, particularly satellites, are conspiring against the nation.
The Venezuelan President’s Allegations Against Elon Musk
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has asserted that Elon Musk is responsible for actions that are intended to depose the government of Venezuela. During a television address, Maduro stated that Musk and his wealth, particularly his satellites, conspired against the nation.
🇻🇪 | Maduro llama a Elon Musk su “archienemigo” y dice que Elon quiere venir a Venezuela con un ejército y sus cohetes espaciales e invadirla.
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Maduro addressed the Venezuelan populace and stated,
‘We knew you were behind everything, Elon Musk, with your money and satellites. It is the representation of fascist ideology in the world.’
This time, Maduro explicitly implicated Musk in what he regards as the attempts to overthrow his government.
Elon Musk addressed Venezuela’s political climate in his tweets on the X platform, stating, “El burro sabe más que Maduro,” which translates to “The donkey knows more than Maduro.” He also referred to Maduro as a buffoon.
Elon Musk Responds to Allegations
Musk previously characterized Maduro as a dictator and condemned the economic administration of his government. Musk stated in one of his posts, “The people of Venezuela have had enough of this clown,” following the protests that resulted in the destruction of a statue of Hugo Chávez in Venezuela.
Concurrently, Musk has made controversial statements regarding U.S. immigration policies, alleging that the current administration of Biden has been smuggling immigrants into numerous locations in the United States to sway the vote.
Musk has also accused Maduro of election fraud, which has only served to exacerbate the tensions between the two parties. Nevertheless, the Venezuelan president failed to provide concrete evidence to support his allegations against Musk despite the allegations. Consequently, critics have raised concerns that Maduro’s accusations may be a ruse to divert attention from domestic issues.
Amid this, an unofficial evaluation of Linda Yaccarino’s tenure as CEO of Musk’s social media platform, X, has emerged. Coingape observed that the platform was also commended for its transparency, freedom of speech, and ability to gauge the audience’s response. Nevertheless, it was noted that Musk’s advocacy for free speech is reflected in the unfiltered feedback, even though not all reactions are favorable.
