what is the indirect relationship between maduro and dominion election machines
The alleged indirect relationship between Nicolás Maduro and Dominion Voting Systems is presented in reports from outlets like The Epoch Times, The Gateway Pundit, PanAm Post, and Newsmax, as well as statements from figures associated with 2020 election challenges (e.g., Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and affidavits from Venezuelan military sources).
The chain outlined in these sources is:Smartmatic was founded around 2000 by Venezuelan engineers (Antonio Mugica, Roger Piñate, Alfredo José Anzola) and secured major contracts in Venezuela starting in 2004 under Hugo Chávez, continuing into Maduro's presidency until 2017.
These sources describe Smartmatic's technology as having been developed or adapted in a context tied to Venezuelan government interests, with some alleging it enabled vote manipulation (citing a 2017 statement by Smartmatic's CEO admitting discrepancies in Venezuelan turnout figures, interpreted as evidence of rigging capability).
In 2005, Smartmatic acquired U.S.-based Sequoia Voting Systems, triggering U.S. government (CFIUS) scrutiny over potential foreign (Venezuelan-linked) influence, resulting in Smartmatic's divestment of Sequoia in 2007 to U.S. managers (SVS Holdings).
In 2010, Dominion acquired Sequoia's assets, intellectual property, and some personnel from those U.S. managers.
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