Article in Citizens to Protect Journalists, 11/19/24
Headline: “CPJ, partners document Venezuela’s intensified repression of journalists in new report”
“Venezuela has seen a sharp rise in journalist repression following the disputed July 28 reelection of President Nicolás Maduro amid fraud allegations, according to a new report published by the Committee to Protect Journalists with seven other press freedom groups.
“The report details a heightened environment of fear, stigmatization, and criminalization of independent voices, creating ‘news deserts’ where millions of Venezuelans lack access to reliable local news. From July 1 to August 28, 2024, six journalists have been detained, with four facing charges of terrorism and incitement to hatred under the 2017 Law Against Hate.”