Venezuelan Government Expands Internet Censorship

While protests sweep the streets of Venezuela, the nation's government is quietly tightening its grip on the Internet

Last week, the government blocked its citizens from uploading and viewing pictures on Twitter. Now officials are warning that social networks are being used by "cybercriminals" to spread misinformation and support what they call a "coup."

Citizens of the Western state of Tachira reported on Thursday that the Internet was down statewide, and other activists warned that the government is slowing down connections at night, when police forces attack protesters. Read more...