Venezuela Authorizes SpaceX's Starlink for Commercial Satellite Internet Operations

Venezuela has officially authorized Starlink, the satellite internet unit of SpaceX, to begin commercial operations within the country. The regulatory clearance follows a formal bilateral agreement finalized between Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez and the U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer, as announced in a government statement on Friday. The approval marks a key market expansion across Latin America for Starlink, opening access to a nation that has historically experienced telecommunications infrastructure deficits and connectivity challenges across consumer, enterprise, and remote public sectors.