After supporting the opposition leader María Corina Machado, billionaire Elon Musk has just become the "public enemy" number one of Nicolás Maduro's regime, which accused him of wanting to "invade Venezuela."
Once proclaimed president in an election denounced as fraudulent by the opposition and the international community, the autocrat from Miraflores launched a barrage of invective against the mogul in front of an audience made up of the military and political high command of the regime.
According to Maduro, "social networks create a virtual reality, and this virtual reality is controlled by our new arch-enemy, the renowned and desperate Elon Musk."
"He would like to come with his rockets and an army to invade Venezuela. Elon Musk, thank goodness you showed up, because we knew you were behind it all, Elon Musk, with your money, with your satellites," Maduro accused the owner of Tesla and SpaceX.
Maduro's ramblings took on even more surreal tones when he accused Musk of "controlling Argentina" and intending to "control the world."
"It goes for your lithium, Argentine people. It already controls Ecuador. It is the representation of fascist ideology in the world, of economic power supporting the extreme right anti-nature, anti-society fascist ideology. And now, we have it as the arch-enemy of the peace of Venezuela," said the self-proclaimed Venezuelan president.
In a fit of childish bravado, the usurper of power and annihilator of the sovereignty of the Venezuelan people ordered the tech magnate, whose publications advocating for change in the country irritated Chavista sectors, to be silenced and summoned him for a duel in the purest style of elementary school students clashing in the playground.
"Control yourself, because [your tweets] are going to lead you to failure, just like this right-wing has led all American politicians to failure. Elon Musk, whoever messes with me dries up, whoever messes with Venezuela dries up. Elon Musk, do you want a fight? Let's go, Elon Musk, I'm ready. I am the son of Bolívar and Chávez. I'm not afraid of you, Elon Musk, let's go for it. Wherever you want. As we say in Caracas, in the neighborhoods, if you want, I want, Elon Musk. Say where."
The video clip was shared by Musk himself on his X profile, accompanied by a damning phrase: “The donkey knows more than Maduro.”
“Sorry for comparing the poor donkey to Maduro. It’s an insult to the animal world,” the billionaire added. Spurred by the bravado of the Ñico López student, Musk continued to keep an eye on the latest news from Venezuela, especially those reporting on protests and demonstrations by the people against the results provided by the National Electoral Council (CNE).
"If the military supports the will of the people, it's over for Maduro," Musk said while sharing a video of National Guard military joining the protests of the population.
"The people of Venezuela want a change!" Musk replied to Maduro in another post.
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