The Blackout Confirms the Growing Trend of Misinformation
One of the side effects of the nationwide power outage of the last few days is the confirmation that Venezuelans are getting less reliable information about what’s going on.
American Correspondent Cody Weddle Arrested by Military Intelligence, Later Deported
Freelance reporter Cody Weddle, who covered Venezuela for several media outlets, spent half a day under arrest by Military Intelligence and was then deported out of the country. Ten foreign correspondents have been expelled from Venezuela during 2019, and 36 journalists have been arrested doing their job.
The Regime Launched a General Attack on What’s Left of Free Press
Even after the PR fiasco of Univision’s Jorge Ramos detention, the official pressure against the remains of free press continues both in Caracas and the countryside. Blocking Internet, closing radio stations and harassing correspondents is the new normal.
Maduro Regime Holds and Robs Jorge Ramos in Miraflores Palace
After the interview was interrupted by the dictator, the most famous Latino news anchor in the world and his crew were detained for hours, his equipment taken and then ordered to leave the country.
Maduro Censors Venezuela Aid Live Concert Coverage
Nicolás Maduro tried to stop Venezuelans from watching and hearing the Venezuela Aid Live concert by taking down two cable channels and launching several Internet blockings.
VeneLiveAid Is Happening, But What Will It Really Achieve?
A huge benefit concert in Cucuta will serve as a prelude to push forward the humanitarian aid and to create more global awareness on the Venezuelan crisis. But can it bring more public attention to our crisis or simply attract those convinced?
The Counterattack of the Propaganda Apparatus
As the deliberate blocking of the internet in Venezuela has grown in scope and timing, the communicational hegemony now uses more deceptive tactics like fake websites and disinformation campaigns.
How the Maduro Regime Tries to Demonize Humanitarian Aid
As the propaganda apparatus insists that there’s no humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, now it’s spreading panic about the content of the relief cargoes.
Venezuelan NGOs Stand Up to ‘U.S.-Backed Coup’ Narrative
235 Venezuelan NGOs just published a strongly-worded statement, pushing back against the “U.S.-backed coup” narrative promoted by Venezuelan state propaganda.
Maduro’s Walled Garden: New Law Would Make Pervasive Online Censorship Official
As millions of Venezuelans find their access to popular social media sites blocked by the State ISP, the government sock-puppet National Constituent Assembly discusses a draconian new Cyberspace Law.
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