Spying in Venezuela is a SERIOUS threat to citizens, especially for those related to the democratic forces.

In order to keep the people controlled by force under a growing crisis and with the ghost of hyperinflation stalking at a distance (again), Venezuelans have faced a threat that few other societies have defied.

Surveillance as a Tool of Repression

In Venezuela, the line between national security and state terrorism has blurred dangerously and practically disappeared. What was once the domain of intelligence agencies has now become a widespread apparatus of control, intimidation, and repression.

Espionage technologies—many of them imported, others developed locally—are being weaponized against the population, especially in the wake of the disputed July 28th, 2024, elections.

The goal is clear: to instill fear, silence dissent, and maintain authoritarian control. This article explores six key methods used to surveil and intimidate Venezuelan citizens, and offers practical strategies for digital self-defense.