TikTok Fined $10 Million by Venezuela: The Impact of Viral Challenge Deaths
Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice has fined TikTok $10 million for allegedly promoting dangerous video challenges that led to the deaths of three Venezuelan children.
The court also mandated that TikTok establish an office in Venezuela to oversee compliance with local laws.
This action follows statements from President Nicolás Maduro and Education Minister Héctor Rodríguez, who linked the deaths of two children to TikTok challenges.
The government has intensified its scrutiny of social media platforms, citing concerns over content that could harm minors.