Venezuela
Government actions against journalists in Venezuela
Venezuela is in South America, South America. The record holds 2 incidents in which the government of Venezuela, or an official, court or legislature there, limited journalists' ability to report.
Tactics used
- Expulsion and visa denial: 2 incidents
- Detention and violence: 1 incident
- Shutdowns and blocking: 1 incident
Heads of government at the time
Incidents by year
2024
| Date | Incident | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2024 | Venezuela detains, expels and restricts journalists after disputed 2024 election | Detention and violence | Nicolas Maduro | Sustained |
2017
| Date | Incident | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2017 | Venezuela expels or denies entry to dozens of foreign journalists covering anti-government protests | Expulsion and visa denial | Nicolas Maduro | Ongoing (January 25, 2018) |
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