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  • Venezuela prohibits social network X (previously known as Twitter) following Maduro’s prosecution.

    Venezuela prohibits social network X (previously known as Twitter) following Maduro’s prosecution.

    Venezuela has chosen to prohibit the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter) following a decision made by President Nicolás Maduro. The ban, requested by the Venezuelan leader, is set to last for 10 days. Maduro accused Elon Musk, the platform’s owner, of playing a role in a cyber attack against the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela. Alongside the ban, the current president also expressed disapproval of the entrepreneur.

    Nicolás Maduro prohibits X in Venezuela and censures Elon Musk.

    Maduro criticized the entrepreneur for violating platform rules and promoting hatred and conflict in Venezuela, leading to the immediate blocking of the social network X by the country’s telecommunications regulatory body.

    The France-Press agency (AFP) reported that starting at 9 p.m. on Thursday, access to social network X in Venezuela is now limited to VPNs due to a temporary 10-day blockade imposed by the government as part of a series of recent actions against social networks.

    Maduro recently accused other platforms of encouraging violence in the country and recommended that citizens switch to apps like Telegram and WeChat instead of WhatsApp.

    Maduro and Musk have had public disagreements before, especially since the Venezuelan elections, with both exchanging accusations on social media platform X.

    Countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia currently do not acknowledge Maduro’s win in the elections and are requesting the publication of electoral records, which is heightening global pressure on the Venezuelan administration.

  • Nubank is beginning trials for the release of its own mobile network, named NuCel.

    Nubank is beginning trials for the release of its own mobile network, named NuCel.

    Nubank, the leading online bank in Latin America, is preparing to widen its range of services by venturing into the telecommunications sector with its new mobile network, NuCel. The fintech company, which had been keeping this development under wraps, has started inviting a select group of users to trial the new network in a test phase.

    NuCel begins its preliminary testing and rollout strategy.

    NuCel tests are set to begin soon, but an official date for the public launch has not been announced yet. Nubank will conduct these tests in Brazil to identify and address any issues before expanding the service. Further details about the service’s operation have not been disclosed yet.

    Nubank received authorization from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) in April 2024 to function as a virtual mobile operator, allowing NuCel to utilize Claro’s network for offering telephone services.

    Nubank’s strong presence in the prepaid plan recharge market in Brazil, with over 20% market share, could help NuCel expand. Additionally, Nubank’s widespread application usage among millions of Brazilians could make entering the telecommunication market cost-effective.

    Nubank can create additional revenue streams by implementing this approach, particularly beyond the realm of conventional financial services, according to experts.

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