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TikTok did not respond about the use of social media to attack defenders

We invited TikTok to respond to a report that alleges that social networks, including TikTok, "have become a tool to disinform, smear and strengthen the criminalisation " of indigenous leaders and climate activists in Guatemala. The company did not respond.

TikTok (part of ByteDance) has not responded to

Guatemala: Global Witness assesses how social media is being used to smear and criminalise defenders

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Meta's response on the use of social media to attack defenders

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X did not respond about the use of social media to attack defenders

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3 Apr 2026

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TikTok did not respond about the use of social media to attack defenders

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3 Apr 2026

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Guatemala: Social networks have become a tool to disinform and strengthen the criminasaliton of defenders, according to report

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11 Mar 2026

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TikTok did not respond about the use of social media to attack defenders

Timeline

Meta's response on the use of social media to attack defenders

X did not respond about the use of social media to attack defenders

TikTok did not respond about the use of social media to attack defenders

Guatemala: Social networks have become a tool to disinform and strengthen the criminasaliton of defenders, according to report