Venezuelans regain access to Musk’s X after yearlong block

The social network X was once again accessible in Venezuela on Tuesday, more than a year after users were blocked by deposed president Nicolas Maduro, who was captured by US forces last week.Interim president Delcy Rodriguez updated her bio -- she served as vice president under Maduro -- and wrote: “Let us stay united, moving toward economic stability, social justice, and the welfare state we deserve to aspire to.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Access remained spotty to the social media network owned by billionaire Elon Musk, who engaged in heated online exchanges with the ousted Venezuelan leader, until Maduro lashed out in retaliation for criticism of his contested 2024 election and shut X down.After the July 2024 election, Maduro was declared the winner amid allegations of fraud and suspended the platform in August.Prior to that, X had been a prominent social media network for Venezuelans, but the blockade meant ministers,