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Websites containing information about COVID-19 promoted by Venezuelan opposition leader blocked

15.04.2020

Date:
15.04.2020
Number of cases:
4
Regions/Countries:
Venezuela
Alert types:
Censorship and regulation: Publication ban, take-down order or forced deletion, fine, administrative action

Vesinfiltro reported a blocking by internet providers of portals hosted by Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó related to information about COVID-19. The blocked portals are presidenciave.com, presidencia.org, coronavirusvenezuela.org, pvenezuela.com and teleconsulta.presidenciave.org.

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