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Political Public Shaming

We look at how the crisis engulfing Venezuela has sparked a global online and offline conflict involving the public shaming of Venezuelans who are linked to the government.

The conflict in Venezuela has now moved beyond the country’s borders – both on and offline. It involves Venezuelan exiles publicly shaming people living abroad who are connected to the government. ±«Óãtv Trending hears from those who are targeted and targeting.

Also, offensive messages on social media have resulted in some students having their admissions revoked from one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Presenter: Megha Mohan
Producers: Anisa Subedar and Kayleen Devlin

Image: A masked Venezuelan opposition activist uses her mobile phone / Credit: Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP / Getty Images

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