National College of Journalists denounced that the pattern of censorship continues in Venezuela
The National College of Journalists (CNP) denounced this Sunday, on World Press Freedom Day, that "the pattern of government censorship continues in Venezuela." Edgar Cárdenas, sectional secretary of Caracas, explained that it is still very difficult to talk about press freedom in Venezuela because the scheme of intimidation against communicators persists.
TL;DR
- The National College of Journalists (CNP) reported that government censorship continues in Venezuela.
- Edgar Cárdenas, Caracas sectional secretary of the CNP, stated that intimidation against communicators makes press freedom difficult.
- Despite being released, some journalists and press workers remain under precautionary measures, with their cases not being resolved by courts or amnesty laws as expected.
- Cárdenas described this as a way to keep journalists and media under threat, preventing them from reporting on sensitive issues.
- The CNP's statement was made on World Press Freedom Day.