If you do some research, you can come to the logical conclusion that this tactic of "separation" is widely used (and used) by many dictatorial regimes. It is also called the "rat method". It is conditioned by the fact that when people are fired against each other - they do not have power. A disjointed and organized society can not unite to change the political situation within the country. The person (usurper) who is at the head of the country understands this in a polite way. In addition, in almost all cases, we see a low standard of living. A low standard of living is associated with low wages and high unemployment.
People without money think about how to live another day. Those who are in the workplace will do their best to stay there. For many people, losing a job is the loss of a single source of income. To all this it is necessary to add a constant build-up of the power apparatus and the main propaganda. The media impose false patriotism. This they make people think that in all problems someone else is to blame. Most often blame the West and the United States.
The whole situation is very familiar to me. Venezuela has much in common with some countries. I found a lot of similarities with what is happening in another country. In any case, there is only one way out of the situation ...
Good material.