Venezuela’s presidential election was marred by government censorship, with over 70 media outlets and NGO sites, as well as Wikipedia, blocked to interfere with the vote. Despite the blocks, Proton VPN saw a 4,000% spike in downloads as Venezuelans sought to bypass the restrictions. Proton’s CEO engaged in a “cat and mouse game” with censors, providing free access during elections in countries with censorship histories. Proton’s operations faced challenges from sophisticated censors, like Roskomnadzor, in Russia, and Iran’s crackdown on VPNs. The company’s aim is to safeguard internet freedom amidst increasing authoritarian control.
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