Naky gets called Naibet at home and at the bank. She coordinates training programs for an NGO. She collects moments and turns them into words. She has more stories than freckles.
The VE Sin Filtro organization documented that at least 59 websites corresponding to 68 domains were blocked in Venezuela between January and December 2021. 36 of those websites were digital news outlets
Among other news, the lack of public debate on the tax on big transactions (IGTF) caused confusion and improvisation so the end result has been “total chaos”.
Among other news, the repressive policy of the Maduro regime hasn’t improved and AI denounced new cases of extrajudicial executions, excessive use of force, arbitrary detentions, torture, and other cruel and inhuman treatment.
Among other news, Dr. Maritza Landaeta explained that the huge gap between the average income and the price of the basic food basket blocks Venezuelans’ access to food. She emphasized the spectrum of malnutrition and how it gets worse outside the capital.
Among other news, social media users have reported going up to 15 hours without power. The most affected states have been Mérida, Táchira, Trujillo, Lara and Zulia.
We’ve been able to hang on for 22 years in one of the craziest media landscapes in the world. We’ve seen different media outlets in Venezuela (and abroad) closing shop, something we’re looking to avoid at all costs. Your collaboration goes a long way in helping us weather the storm.