Incidents: expulsion and visa denial in South America
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
2 incidents match this view.
Country: Venezuela, RSF 2026 rank: 159th of 180
Continent: South America
Tactic: Expulsion and visa denial (2) Detention and violence (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1)
Stage: Punish (2)
Outcome: Sustained (1) Ongoing (1)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Nicolas Maduro
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2024 | Venezuela detains, expels and restricts journalists after disputed 2024 election | Venezuela (RSF 2026 rank: 159th of 180) | Detention and violence | Nicolas Maduro | Sustained |
| September 1, 2017 | Venezuela expels or denies entry to dozens of foreign journalists covering anti-government protests | Venezuela (RSF 2026 rank: 159th of 180) | Expulsion and visa denial | Nicolas Maduro | Ongoing (January 25, 2018) |
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