Social Media in Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela: Legal and Political Framework

Abstract

This paper addresses the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) presented in global readiness and development rankings. Our primary focus centers on the study and comparison of national ICT legislation, as well as the use of social media in the last election campaigns of the countries of Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela. The paper reveals the common features of the legislations and the most relevant indicators, and discusses the tactics and behavior of political parties and their leaders in social media during the campaigns.