In the weeks since the election, supporters of the opposition have taken to the streets in protest, claiming election interference. Some protesters have been killed by security forces, and the Venezuelan human rights organization Foro Penal claims more than 1,500 people have been detained since the election. Armed paramilitary forces called “colectivos” are reportedly patrolling the streets in search of opposition supporters.
The posts under review by Meta’s oversight board both mention colectivos. Meta’s content moderators have noticed an influx in anti-colectivo content in the weeks following the election, according to a press release from the Oversight Board.