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Caracas, Nov 11 (EFE) .- Social media are the refuge of Venezuelans seeking information. With the siege to which many news media are subjected to and the official absorption of others, citizens turn to social media, becoming prey to another evil: fake news.FOOTAGE OF CARACAS AND PEOPLE ON THEIR PHONES IN CARACAS.SOUNDBITES OF FRANKLIN NORIEGA, RESIDENT IN CARACAS.Translation:"(I especially look for information) On Twitter, more than anything Twitter. I follow many accounts, not just from here, but international ones. I try to have a wider vision, not just the one from Venezuela. Press here... no."

Added on the 11/11/2020 13:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés

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