[Witness spoke in Spanish, interpreted as follows:]
I wouldn't say the social platforms directly play that role.
However, the regime has a repressive capacity to extend beyond national borders. The persecution that takes place through social media doesn't just affect people within Venezuela. People outside may fear that their loved ones may be arrested within the country. This has happened to a number of journalists who are no longer in Venezuela. Their possessions and loved ones can all be placed at risk. They also may find that their passports are cancelled.
This is a form of transnational repression. It also seeks to further divide those who are inside and outside the country.