04:01Nicolas Maduro urged Venezuelans to 'delete' their WhatsApp accounts on Monday as hundreds of youth activists rallied in Caracas to voice their support for the president amid a wave of protest following his disputed victory in the recent elections.
"I am going to break relations with WhatsApp because WhatsApp is being used to raise tensions in Venezuela, so I am going to delete my WhatsApp from my phone forever," Maduro told the rain-soaked gathering.
"You have already seen the face of fascism, right? Let me tell you that those people will never return to political power in Venezuela; they will not return!" he added.
Maduro was addressing large crowds of student activists affiliated with his United Socialist Party of Venezuela. Footage shows the gathering chanting while waving flags and banners before the president's arrival.
"Here are the youth in the streets supporting you from 2025 to 2031. Long live Nicolas!" a demonstrator said.
"Nicolas Maduro represents the peace of this country; that is why we as a university community are here sending a message to the fascists; they will not return and that they respect the democratic institutions of the country," added a second.
Venezuela's National Electoral Council reported that Nicolas Maduro had won a historic third term with 51 percent of the vote to his primary challenger's 44 percent in last Sunday's presidential elections. Following the result – which the opposition rejected – Maduro claimed a 'fascist coup' was being attempted by opposition figures with links to the US.
Russia, China, and others congratulated Maduro after his re-election, while the US said it had 'serious concerns' about the vote. The opposition claimed it won with more than 70 percent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence.
Maduro's main opponent was Edmundo Gonzalez, a 74-year-old former diplomat. Opposition frontrunner Maria Corina Machado backed Gonzalez after she was banned from taking part amid corruption allegations, which she denies.
Maduro has been in power since 2013, while his United Socialist Party of Venezuela has governed the country since 2007. Around 17 million people were eligible to vote.
'Long live Nicolas!' - Youth activists rally in Caracas as Maduro urges Venezuelans to 'delete' WhatsApp
Nicolas Maduro urged Venezuelans to 'delete' their WhatsApp accounts on Monday as hundreds of youth activists rallied in Caracas to voice their support for the president amid a wave of protest following his disputed victory in the recent elections.
"I am going to break relations with WhatsApp because WhatsApp is being used to raise tensions in Venezuela, so I am going to delete my WhatsApp from my phone forever," Maduro told the rain-soaked gathering.
"You have already seen the face of fascism, right? Let me tell you that those people will never return to political power in Venezuela; they will not return!" he added.
Maduro was addressing large crowds of student activists affiliated with his United Socialist Party of Venezuela. Footage shows the gathering chanting while waving flags and banners before the president's arrival.
"Here are the youth in the streets supporting you from 2025 to 2031. Long live Nicolas!" a demonstrator said.
"Nicolas Maduro represents the peace of this country; that is why we as a university community are here sending a message to the fascists; they will not return and that they respect the democratic institutions of the country," added a second.
Venezuela's National Electoral Council reported that Nicolas Maduro had won a historic third term with 51 percent of the vote to his primary challenger's 44 percent in last Sunday's presidential elections. Following the result – which the opposition rejected – Maduro claimed a 'fascist coup' was being attempted by opposition figures with links to the US.
Russia, China, and others congratulated Maduro after his re-election, while the US said it had 'serious concerns' about the vote. The opposition claimed it won with more than 70 percent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence.
Maduro's main opponent was Edmundo Gonzalez, a 74-year-old former diplomat. Opposition frontrunner Maria Corina Machado backed Gonzalez after she was banned from taking part amid corruption allegations, which she denies.
Maduro has been in power since 2013, while his United Socialist Party of Venezuela has governed the country since 2007. Around 17 million people were eligible to vote.
Nicolas Maduro urged Venezuelans to 'delete' their WhatsApp accounts on Monday as hundreds of youth activists rallied in Caracas to voice their support for the president amid a wave of protest following his disputed victory in the recent elections.
"I am going to break relations with WhatsApp because WhatsApp is being used to raise tensions in Venezuela, so I am going to delete my WhatsApp from my phone forever," Maduro told the rain-soaked gathering.
"You have already seen the face of fascism, right? Let me tell you that those people will never return to political power in Venezuela; they will not return!" he added.
Maduro was addressing large crowds of student activists affiliated with his United Socialist Party of Venezuela. Footage shows the gathering chanting while waving flags and banners before the president's arrival.
"Here are the youth in the streets supporting you from 2025 to 2031. Long live Nicolas!" a demonstrator said.
"Nicolas Maduro represents the peace of this country; that is why we as a university community are here sending a message to the fascists; they will not return and that they respect the democratic institutions of the country," added a second.
Venezuela's National Electoral Council reported that Nicolas Maduro had won a historic third term with 51 percent of the vote to his primary challenger's 44 percent in last Sunday's presidential elections. Following the result – which the opposition rejected – Maduro claimed a 'fascist coup' was being attempted by opposition figures with links to the US.
Russia, China, and others congratulated Maduro after his re-election, while the US said it had 'serious concerns' about the vote. The opposition claimed it won with more than 70 percent of the votes cast, although did not provide any evidence.
Maduro's main opponent was Edmundo Gonzalez, a 74-year-old former diplomat. Opposition frontrunner Maria Corina Machado backed Gonzalez after she was banned from taking part amid corruption allegations, which she denies.
Maduro has been in power since 2013, while his United Socialist Party of Venezuela has governed the country since 2007. Around 17 million people were eligible to vote.