> What does localized even mean anymore, and who should decide whether someone is sufficiently "local" to qualify as a moderator?

Traditionally, persons who work for the Ministry of Truth, or some equivalent thereof qualify as sufficiently 'local'.

It's either Facebook self-censoring, or said ministry will do that job for them. Pick your poison.

Yes, even in the United States. Especially in the United States, post 9/11.