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#132 Mike Benz - Inside the Censorship Industrial Complex
Shawn Ryan Show
Aid as a Mask for Influence
U.S. foreign policy in Brazil is significantly influenced by institutions that operate under the guise of aid, such as USAID, which acts as logistical support and often has ties to intelligence agencies like the CIA. This aid is channeled into Brazilian universities and legal scholars, who play a crucial role in formulating anti-disinformation policies and censorship frameworks. Institutions funded by the U.S. government, such as the Atlantic Council, are deeply embedded in this process, with several members having backgrounds in the CIA and receiving financial support from various branches of the military. Furthermore, these organizations act as 'trusted flaggers' for the Brazilian electoral system, participating in decision-making about censorship based on U.S. government objectives. This structure illustrates how foreign aid can be manipulated to exert influence and control over domestic policies in other nations.
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