The Future Looks Bleak for Elon-Owned Twitterzuela
We’re already seeing some changes after Musk’s takeover. What are the dangers of this new Twitter for Venezuelan users, and how can we adapt?
How Chavismo Uses Social Media to Justify the Detention of Human Rights Activists
For over 20 years, Chavistas have spread hate speech against opposition leaders, journalists, and human rights defenders. But now, the case of Javier Tarazona shows how they use Twitter and classic propaganda channels
Autocracies Complain About Exclusion from Regional Talks to Promote Democracy
The discussion of whether or not inviting Latin America’s most notorious autocracies to the regional talks has highlighted how these governments choke dissenting voices at home
Elon Musk Buys Twitter: What Could This Mean for Twitterzuela?
Twitter will change now that Elon Musk is its new owner. Will it change the way Venezuelans, inside and outside of the country, shape the political conversation?
Twitterzuela Doesn't Want to Talk About Women's Rights
Compared to 2021, there’s little engagement with the conversation about Venezuelan women’s rights in 2022
Chavismo’s Messages Supporting Putin’s War
Maduro’s government has supported Russia since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine. His government’s position: war means peace
Chavismo Changed Its Narrative on Alex Saab
Once it was known the Colombian businessman made a deal with the DEA in 2018, the regime’s social media accounts started reacting to the plot twist
Chavismo’s New Campaign to Bring the Bolivar Back to Life
The Maduro regime is using social media to promote the idea that a new tax on dollar transactions will have no impact on the majority of the population
As Covid Cases Rise, the Conversation Dies on Social Media
Venezuela just broke its record for daily cases since the COVID-19 pandemic began. So, why is this the week with the least number of trending topics regarding the health crisis?
Venezuelan Teachers Are Among the Most Active Protesters Online
Teachers’ Day brought digital and street protests in Venezuela. How did the government respond to their claims of persecution, miserable salaries, and lack of protection during the pandemic? It recognized teachers as “shapers of love”
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