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Facebook and Instagram users reporting some outages, say internet watchdogs
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
By Issy Ronald, CNN
(CNN) — Some Facebook and Instagram users reported international outages Sunday, leaving them unable to access their feeds, according to two internet watchdogs and a CNN check of the platforms.
More than 23,000 users reported problems with Facebook in the United States alo...
Key takeaway More than 23,000 users reported problems with Facebook in the United States alone between 3:44 and 5:02 a.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents who rely on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with family and friends, Sunday's outages may have caused inconvenience, particularly for those who use these platforms to share updates about local events or community news. The fact that over 23,000 users in the US reported problems with Facebook and at least 18,000 with Instagram during the same timeframe suggests that the outages were widespread, potentially affecting many in the El Paso area. As the city's residents increasingly turn to social media to engage with local businesses, schools, and government agencies, outages like these can disrupt important communication channels. It will be worth watching to see how Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, responds to these outages and what measures they take to prevent similar disruptions in the future, especially given the growing importance of social media in El Paso's community life.
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Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
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What is this story about? By Issy Ronald, CNN
(CNN) — Some Facebook and Instagram users reported international outages Sunday, leaving them unable to access their feeds, according to two internet watchdogs and a CNN check of the platforms.
More than 23,000 users reported problems with Facebook in the United States alo...
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