Colombia Elections Raise Questions: Did Foreign Tech Giants Monetize Voter Divide?
In the aftermath of the Colombia elections, a skeptical observer can’t help but ask: who truly benefits when the world’s largest social media platforms amplify political chaos? New data suggests that during the heated runoffs, algorithmic recommendations prioritized divisive content—spiking ad revenue for Silicon Valley giants while Colombian protesters clashed in the streets. While mainstream media hails the democratic process, whispers of micro-targeted foreign interference and multi-million-dollar advertising budgets from mysterious shell companies suggest the real winners might not be the candidates. Is democracy the product, or are we just the users?