Venezuela's smart ID card created with the help of China's ZTE

The video discusses how the Venezuelan government tracks citizens' social, political, and economic behaviors. Initially, Venezuela planned to use RFID chips for tracking but switched to QR codes developed by ZTE to cut costs. ZTE also created a database for Fatherland cards, which are linked to employment, income, property, medical history, and political party membership. Citizens are now required to obtain these cards to access public benefits like medicine, pensions, subsidized food, and fuel.

What was the initial technology considered by Venezuela for tracking citizens?

• QR codes

• RFID chips

• Biometric scanners

• GPS devices

Which company developed the QR codes used by Venezuela?

• Huawei

• Nokia

• ZTE

• Samsung

What was one of the reasons Venezuela chose QR codes over RFID chips?

• Faster implementation

• Lower cost

• Higher accuracy

• Better security

What type of personal information is linked to the Fatherland cards?

• Criminal record

• Travel history

• Medical history

• Educational background

Why are citizens required to obtain the Fatherland cards?

• To vote in elections

• To open a bank account

• To travel abroad

• To access public benefits