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Héctor Ríos Morales

Nicolás Maduro answers to Elon Musk's criticism: 'You want to fight? Let's have it'

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro (Credit: AFP / Federico PARRA)

SEATTLE - Elon Musk has been highly critical of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following his government's decision to claim victory in the elections despite lack of transparent data. On Monday, Maduro picked up the glove and responded to Musk's claims by labelling him as as an "archenemy to the peace of Venezuela."

"Who controls virtual reality? Our new archenemy Elon Musk, who is desperate to come to Venezuela with his rockets and an army to invade Venezuela," Maduro said in an event that ratified Maduro as Venezuela's President after the July 28 elections. He added that Musk is trying to use his money and his satellites to control the world.

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