Venezuela’s government has blocked access to the anonymous Tor network — a move condemned as a “flagrant violation of human rights” that mirrors the repressive online censorship of China and Iran.
The restriction is part of a wider crackdown by the administration of President Nicolas Maduro, which wants to control what information Venezuelans can access.
Tor — an encrypted network that allows users to browse the web anonymously without having to reveal their location — has been heavily used by citizens to circumvent the country’s already harsh online controls.
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WNU Editor: This is not going to stop the flow of information .... it is only going to increase the hatred of the people for their government.
More News On Venezuela Now Controlling All Access To The Internet For Its Citizens
Venezuela blocks Tor browser -- Cnet
Venezuela is blocking access to the Tor network -- The Verge
Venezuela Tries to Stamp Out Access to Tor Network -- PC Mag
Venezuela's largest ISP blocks Tor -- Endgadget
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In some countries, they control what you can and can not see on Net; in other nations, you can see all you want and what you see is logged by the govt.
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