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Venezuela's Maduro Enlists 'Digital Militia' in Campaign to Hold Power

Nicolas Maduro has deployed a social media apparatus, coordinated by current and former government officials to preserve his hold on power amid a challenge from Juan Guaido.

Overview

Nicolas Maduro has deployed a social media apparatus, coordinated by current and former government officials — including several who are under U.S. sanctions — to preserve his hold on power amid a challenge from Juan Guaido.

Why is this important?

The government’s self-described “digital militia,” drives government-sponsored hashtags, intended to bolster Maduro and undermine his opponents, to the top of Twitter’s “trending topics” for Venezuela.

Creator

Kharon Staff
Photo Credit: Chávez en Red, a Pro-Maduro Digital Platform

Publication Date

April 30, 2019