* The article originally appeared on www.rt.com

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users around the world are reporting problems with accessing the social networks and messaging platforms, particularly in the eastern US, Europe and Brazil.

Thousands of reports have been logged with DownDetector.com and maps of the complaints shows the problems are particularly acute in the northeastern US, across Europe, and eastern Brazil.

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