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Swiss platform Proton has enabled its virtual private networks (VPN) for free for Venezuela.
The company announced on July 19 through its X account (formerly Twitter) that the VPN will be available in the country ahead of the presidential elections on July 28. It will therefore work until the following day.
“We made free ProtonVPN servers available in Venezuela ahead of the country’s election on July 28. We want to ensure that everyone has free and unrestricted access to information and prevent potential interference attempts or disinformation campaigns,” Proton’s post reads.
The team of The newspaper He performed the test on July 20 and discharged with app on a mobile device and confirmed that it is available.
The app works on mobile devices and computers running iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebook operating systems.
Proton VPN has a list of up to 100 countries to choose from, can be used on up to 10 devices, works with streaming platforms, and more. streaming, It has a speed of up to 10 Gbps and guarantees user security.
How to activate ProtonVPN?
To start using Proton VPN for free in Venezuela, the user must follow these steps:
-To download it from a mobile device, you must enter the store online and download the app Proton VPN.
-Create an account associated with your email or log in as a guest
-Select the word “connect” to turn on the server and choose the VPN location.
-If you stop using the app, you must click on the “disconnect” button and the VPN will automatically stop working.
-To download the application from the computer, you must do the same steps but on the web page www.protonvpn.com
Freedom of expression and democracy
Proton VPN insisted that it is a company that fights for freedom of expression, freedom of the press and democracy around the world.
“This year, democracy is at stake. More than 60 countries home to nearly 4 billion people – half of the world’s population – will hold national elections, meaning more people will vote in 2024 than ever before in history,” reads Pronto VPN’s website.
According to the company, this is a “decisive” moment for global democracy.
In recent years, new, developing and established democracies have suffered setbacks and undermined the human rights they are meant to uphold. As a result, this year dozens of elections will be held in countries where the government has a history of censorship and disinformation campaigns,” he added.
Proton VPN also insisted that its goal is to ensure accurate information in the run-up to the polls. They also stated that they will support voters with free VPN servers in countries with a history of censorship or political interference in the weeks leading up to the election.
Another uncensored app in Venezuela
On June 25, the non-governmental organization (NGO) Conexión Segura y Libre launched the Noticias Sin Filtro application, with the aim of providing Venezuelans with an uncensored information window.
Marco Ruiz, coordinator of communions for the NGO, said in a press conference that the application’s mission is to safeguard the human rights of Venezuelans, especially the right to freedom of the press and expression.
“We built this app for the unfiltered country, for the country of the future, of democracy, where the rights of all are recognized,” said the NGO representative on Noticias Sin Filtro.
Ruiz explained that, so far, the 12 digital media outlets that make up the platform have been victims of blockages and censorship. In addition, the app can be used without needing a VPN.
“Climate of censorship” in the presidential campaign in Venezuela
The international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) warned on July 4 of a “climate of censorship” at the start of the campaign for the presidential elections in Venezuela.
“In Venezuela, the presidential election campaign is taking place in a climate of censorship. Over the past decade, the regime of Nicolás Maduro has worked to shore up state hegemony in the media landscape, while reducing the space for independent journalism,” RSF said in a statement.
According to the international organization, the campaign for the elections of July 28, 2024 began with little plurality in the media, little accreditation of independent Venezuelan media and limited international coverage.
“Nicolás Maduro’s two terms in power since 2013 have been a real disaster for independent journalism and media pluralism,” RSF said in a statement.
The document also criticised the closure of hundreds of radio stations and television channels since 2016, the closure of newspapers due to paper shortages, and the blocking of digital media.
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2024-07-20 18:25:54
