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Study finds nearly half of women journalists in Venezuela are victims of workplace sexual harassment

"On International Women's Day, Medianálisis presented the 'Guide and Roadmap for Prevention, Self-Care and Action' for women journalists and social communication students in Venezuela facing workplace sexual harassment—a 54-page document offering concrete tools to identify, prevent and respond to one of the most widespread forms of violence within the practice of journalism in Venezuela. Based […]

Amnesty denied to journalist imprisoned in Venezuela, union says

"Venezuela's National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its initials in Spanish) denounced this Monday [April 20] that a court denied the termination of the case against journalist and former political prisoner Carlos Julio Rojas, following a delay of more than a month in responding to his request for amnesty. In a message posted on […]

Venezuelan courts annul criminal cases against two journalists, according to press union

"Venezuela's justice system has annulled the legal proceedings against journalists Román Camacho and Elides Rojas, who were accused of alleged incitement to hatred and other crimes, the National Union of Press Workers (SNTP) reported this Wednesday [April 15]. 'The judicial ruling states that "it has not been possible to incorporate new data into the investigation,"' […]

At least 10 press workers attacked during demonstration in Venezuela

"At least 10 journalists and press workers were assaulted while covering the march on April 9 in Caracas, according to a statement released by the National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its Spanish initials). The organization warned that these incidents occurred while the media professionals were covering the mobilization, which was convened to demand […]

Venezuelan journalist Rory Branker denied amnesty: 'The State’s viciousness is insatiable'

"The Venezuelan judicial system has once again closed the doors to the complete freedom of journalist and former political prisoner Rory Daniel Branker. On April 6, 2026, through a judicial order issued by the First Court of First Instance (Trial Jurisdiction) with competence in Terrorism cases, the denial of his amnesty request was made public. […]

Journalists' association warns 20 journalists in 'legal limbo' in Venezuela

"The National Association of Journalists (CNP, for its Spanish initials)—Capital District Chapter—presented its updated assessment of the state of freedom of expression in Venezuela, warning of the consolidation of control mechanisms that stifle professional practice. According to the professional association, the use of the justice system has evolved into a tool of 'silent harassment' aimed […]

Venezuelan journalists' union denounces intimidation of journalist covering protest for political prisoners

"The National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its Spanish initials) reported that police and intelligence officers intimidated a journalist yesterday [March 27] while he was covering a protest for the release of political prisoners, amidst the ongoing amnesty process. The EFE agency reports that the SNTP, in a post on X, said that on […]

Venezuelan journalists warn of control risks from proposed registry of digital news outlets

"Venezuela's National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, by its acronym in Spanish) denounced on Sunday, March 22, that the creation of a registry of digital news outlets that 'must fulfill commitments to the truth' is based on a logic of control. […] The SNTP pointed out that there is no 'spectrum limitation' on the internet. […]

Independent Venezuelan journalists allowed into presidential palace for first time in a decade

"After much persistence at the Palacio Blanco in Caracas, independent media outlets were accredited for the first time in at least 10 years to cover a presidential event. This time, they were to cover the statements of acting president Delcy Rodríguez and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, who arrived in the country to […]

Press demands investigation for murder of journalist in Venezuela

"Non-governmental organizations and members of the press are demanding an investigation and justice for the murder of Merida journalist Walter Jaimes. Jaimes had been reported missing since last Saturday [Feb. 28]; however, it was not until this Tuesday, March 3, that his identity was confirmed, after his body was located in the Puente Viejo sector, […]

Final two journalists imprisoned in Venezuela released

"The last two journalists detained in Venezuela were released on Thursday [Feb. 26], one week after the enactment of the Amnesty Law, the National Union of Press Workers (SNTP, for its Spanish initials) reported. Jonathan Carrillo, imprisoned since July 2022, was released with precautionary measures, while Pedro Urribarri, detained since May 2025, was granted complete […]

Venezuelan press coalition demands lifting of digital blockade on media outlets and cessation of persecution

"The Alliance for Freedom of Expression (APLEX, for its Spanish initials) in Venezuela demanded on Wednesday [Feb. 25] the lifting of the digital blockade on media outlets and an end to persecution, among other actions to 'restore freedom of expression and communication' in the country, which is experiencing a new political crisis following the arrest […]