Venezuela designers turn to piracy after Adobe announces it will cut service


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 10 Oct 2019

A slew of Venezuelan creative professionals took to social media to argue that Adobe's move would have a devastating impact on freelance designers and marketers, who are already struggling with a hyperinflationary economic collapse. — Reuters

CARACAS: Venezuelans desperately explored piracy workarounds on Oct 8 to continue using Adobe programs after the software developer said it will cut access to its products for the country's users, citing US sanctions.

Critics said the move demonstrated the unintended consequences of the policies of US President Donald Trump's administration.

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