Using Google Maps as a Tool for Two-Way Political Communication with Citizens
Analysis of the Case of the Congress of the Republic of Peru
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https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v17.5342Keywords:
Perception, Corruption, Congress of the Republic, Peru, Google Maps, SentimentsAbstract
Recently, the democratic system of Peru has experienced a notable increase in corruption levels. This study examines reviews of the Congress of the Republic of Peru on Google Maps, analyzing a total of 993 comments. VADER is used for sentiment analysis, and a word cloud is employed to visualize and summarize citizens' opinions. The results reveal widespread distrust, with prominent terms such as “Much Corruption” and “Rat Hole” During periods of political turmoil, an increase in the number of opinions is observed. Future studies should expand the sample and consider data from other social media platforms to gain a more comprehensive view of public perception.
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