Search in Venezuela, national level
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3 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) Licensing and closure of outlets (1)
Stage: Punish (2) Silence (1)
Outcome: Sustained (2) Ongoing (1)
Level: National (3)
Head of government: Hugo Chavez 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) |
| May 27, 2007 | Venezuela: the government declines to renew RCTV's broadcast concession | Venezuela (RSF 2026 rank: 159th of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Hugo Chavez | Sustained (September 8, 2015) |