Instagram experiences outage on February 4

Meta's Instagram app suffered outages on February 4, impacting users in Mexico with login and content loading issues. Reports indicate problems started around 7 p.m. and continue, sparking complaints on social networks like X.

On the afternoon of February 4, Instagram users in Mexico reported multiple failures in Meta's popular app, known for sharing images and videos. According to Downdetector data, issues began shortly after 7 p.m. and persist. The most common problems include automatic session closures, login difficulties, content loading errors, and inoperative direct messages.

Complaints spread quickly on platforms like X, where users voiced frustration through memes and comments. Reports are concentrated mainly in Mexico City and Monterrey, with fewer mentions in Guadalajara, per Downdetector's map.

As of now, Meta has not issued statements on the causes of the outages or an estimated resolution time. This disruption highlights users' reliance on the platform for daily communication and entertainment.

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