Inside the Secret Network Powering Maduro’s Propaganda Machine
An unprecedented leak reveals how Siscom operates—a system through which Venezuela’s Ministry of Communication sends direct messaging lines to thousands of loyalists and bureaucrats
Tag: Disinformation
Venezuela Is Going To War… On TikTok
With influencers, fake invasion videos and even claims of wildlife trafficking, the Venezuelan government and its allies are launching a full-fledged TikTok operation to promote its Esequibo narrative and the might of the Venezuelan Armed Force
Machine Learning From the Revolution
Twitter bots are no longer enough. Fake video anchors and ad targeting are among the many ways an autocracy can take advantage of increasingly powerful AI tools
Why Twitter Suspended 277 Chavista Accounts
Twitter moved against accounts that were part of an organized misinformation campaign. But it won’t be enough
Light Shines Upon Disinformation Darkness
In order to defeat disinformation, it's essential to understand how it works. A new report offers details about the hegemony's efforts to keep Venezuelans confused about what's going on.
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