Esteban Carisimo

Esteban Carisimo, a postdoctoral researcher at Northwestern University, discusses Venezuela's internet crisis and digital repression. They explore the impact of internet censorship on protests following the recent elections. Carisimo highlights the deteriorating infrastructure, revealing alarming findings about service blocking and the lack of investment. He describes how governmental control simplifies censorship and suggests regional hubs could help improve connectivity. The conversation ends on a hopeful note, emphasizing the potential for recovery if political normalization occurs.

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.