Venezuela Allows Elon Musk's Starlink Internet To Operate In Country
Venezuela has authorized Elon Musk's Starlink internet service to operate within the country. This move follows a period of intense public hostility from Nicolas Maduro toward Musk prior to the leader's capture by US forces.
Why it matters
The authorization marks a significant shift in Venezuelan policy toward foreign tech infrastructure despite previous political tensions between the leadership and the billionaire.
Nicolas Maduro, before his capture in a US military operation in January, railed…
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