Memes, Threats, and Snitching Apps: Maduro’s Weaponized Social Media
TikTok, YouTube and other platforms are being used by the government to spread terror and coordinate the punishment of thousands of Venezuelans
Tag: Social Media
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
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?
Trending on TikTok: Zoomers Giving Up on Their Dreams Because of Chávez and Maduro
Maduro & Co. receive the most elegant of bashings... on TikTok
The Ultimate Political TikTok Handbook
After Rodolfo Hernández's successful TikTok strategy to get himself in the final showdown for the Colombian presidency, every Latin American politician has been looking at the platform for a political miracle. Here are some do's and don'ts, with examples
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
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
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”
Twitterzuela Users Also Lost Interest In Politics
Social media was at the center of Venezuelan regional elections, but instead of a conversation it was a bit of a mess
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