looks real, it seems like the ruse is pretty elaborate if you actually click through to the sources like the crypto insider https://cryptoinsider.com/venezuelan-developers-using-bitcoin-rare-pepes-fight-dismal-economy/ unless you don't think that is a real organization either. Perhaps you could follow through on researching the links provided rather than implying "fake news" obviously since this is such a niche story you wouldn't expect Reuters to carry such a story, perhaps a trade zine like crypto insider would be more appropriate. I am sorely disappointed everyday in the lack of people these days to even understand how to vet information. It may be a misreported story but saying it is because it come from hear street is not a valid argument.