Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Elon Musk Offers Free Starlink in Venezuela After Maduro's Capture
Elon Musk, the boss of Tesla and SpaceX, announced that his internet service called Starlink will give free internet to people in Venezuela for a month.
This comes after the US captured and removed Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro.
The US said Maduro was hurting his people.
Now, Venezuela's Vice President, Delcy Rodriguez, is in charge.
Elon Musk has been critical of Maduro for a long time and supports the opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado.
He thinks Venezuela can be prosperous with better leadership.
The free internet is to help people stay connected during this big change.
Elon Musk announced free Starlink internet services in Venezuela through February 3.
US authorities captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation.
Venezuela's Supreme Court appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president.
Musk has been a vocal critic of Maduro and supports opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
The US carried out the regime change effort without congressional approval.
- Who
- Elon Musk, Starlink, Nicolas Maduro, US authorities, Venezuelan Supreme Court, Delcy Rodriguez
- What
- Starlink offering free internet in Venezuela; Maduro captured and removed; Rodriguez appointed acting president
- When
- Announced on Sunday, free service through February 3; Maduro's capture and removal recently occurred
- Where
- Venezuela
- Why
- To support Venezuelan people during political transition and ensure continued connectivity
Pro-Maduro Supporters
Pro-Democracy Advocates
Legitimacy of Maduro's Removal
Pro-Maduro Supporters
Pro-Maduro supporters argue that Maduro's removal was an illegal intervention by the US, violating Venezuela's sovereignty.
Pro-Democracy Advocates
Pro-democracy advocates support Maduro's removal, citing his authoritarian rule and human rights abuses as justification for the US intervention.
- Elon Musk
- CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, owner of Starlink
- Starlink
- SpaceX's satellite internet service
- Nicolas Maduro
- Former Venezuelan President, captured by US
- Maria Corina Machado
- Venezuelan opposition leader, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner
- Delcy Rodriguez
- Venezuelan Vice President, acting President after Maduro's removal
- Free Starlink Service Duration
- Through February 3
- US Operation
- Captured Maduro, carried out regime change
Sources
Elon Musk announces free Starlink services ‘in support of the people of Venezuela’ after Maduro's capture
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