

Lawfare Daily: How Internet Infrastructure Affects Digital Repression in Venezuela
Aug 26, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Eugenia Lostri, a Lawfare Fellow specializing in Technology Policy, and Esteban Carisimo, a Postdoctoral Researcher at Northwestern University, delve into Venezuela's troubling digital landscape post-elections. They analyze how internet censorship fuels protests and stifles dissent, contrasting Venezuela's infrastructure with other Latin American nations. The duo also addresses the urgent need for investment to improve connectivity while emphasizing the essential role of resilient networks in defending democratic values and human rights.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Digital Repression and Electoral Integrity in Venezuela
01:35 • 3min
Digital Dissent in Venezuela
04:53 • 15min
The Impact of Internet Infrastructure on Digital Repression in Venezuela
19:50 • 2min
Venezuela's Digital Divide: Internet Infrastructure Challenges
21:46 • 18min
Exploring Internet Infrastructure and Its Impact on Digital Repression in Venezuela
39:58 • 2min