The Defender of Venezuelans' Right to Internet
Marianne Diaz Hernández was recently recognized with an important international award, after her years of activism and research on the now universal, but poorly understood, field of digital rights.
The Mystery of the Leaked Ramos-Maduro Interview
The 17-minute long interview with the Venezuelan dictator that caused the detention of Univisión’s star is now public. The news isn't the interview itself, but how it made its way to TV.
Chavismo’s Foreign Allies Have Its Back on Disinformation
The hegemony knows how to create mayhem in social media. But recently, international allies are lending a hand in spreading false info and pushing fake narratives.
The Official Rampage Against Venezuelan Media Intensifies
Reporters targeted by security forces, radio station shutdowns, news channels taken off the air and blocking websites have become normal. Maduro's siege against the press is getting worse.
Is It Legal To Be an International Correspondent in Venezuela?
The recent deportation of Swedish reporter Annika H. Rothstein brings attention to the legal status for foreign journalists who want to cover Venezuela. The regime has its excuses to stop foreign eyes to see what’s happening.
Reporters Without Borders Confirms the Fast Decline of Venezuela’s Free Speech
In their 2019 World Press Freedom Index, Reporters Without Borders shows great concern for the state of press freedom both Venezuela and in Latin America as a whole, as threats are not only increasing, but also diversifying
Under Threat and Repression, Venezuelan Journalism Thrives (UPDATED)
Chavismo is on a campaign to shut down freedom of expression, targeting international and national media outlets to keep quiet what's going on in Venezuela. The irony is that, while this goes on, Venezuelan journalism shines.
The Struggle to Get Back Online
Like Maracaibo and Merida, Barquisimeto is one of those Venezuelan cities where power has been more off than on since March 7th. Our man there sent us a short report on how it is to live off the grid, against your wishes and needs
Michelle Bachelet Offers Strongly-Worded Update on Venezuela
Among many pressures from all sides involved and even violence to try to hide the truth, the technical mission sent by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights offered a non-flattering declaration about the current situation of Venezuelans under Maduro.
The Big Picture Around February 23rd Is Still Missing
One month later, the failed attempt to bring humanitarian aid into the country continues to get coverage in international media.
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