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Re:Why is the Venezuelan gov installing a Twitter proxy just... by tutuca on Wednesday September 12, 2012 @08:26PM (#4514074)
Ah, yes, because that vocal 0,2% of the venezuelan population on twitter is one of the bigest concerns of the goverment.
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Re:Why is the Venezuelan gov installing a Twitter proxy just... by orvtech on Wednesday September 12, 2012 @08:48PM (#4514150)
According to Venezuelan government, 6MM of their population are on Twitter. Venezuela has a population of 27MM. Simple math show that is a little above 22%.

Also what they fear are photos and news leaking out the country and other regions withing the country.

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