"The National Association of Journalists, the National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its acronym in Spanish), and the Circle of Photojournalists demanded the release of the 20 journalists and media workers detained in the country and paid tribute to their work and courage.
The event, held at the National House of Journalists, brought together communicators, civil society organizations, church representatives and families of the imprisoned journalists.
At least 40 journalists and media workers are facing prosecution in Venezuela: 20 are in prison, 12 are under precautionary measures and another eight are facing interrogation or avoiding arrest warrants, according to Marco Ruiz, secretary general of the SNTP."
