The union reported that they have documented 18 cases of harassment, coverage impediment 33, attempted deletion of graphic material 1, deletion of graphic material 3, intimidation 26, theft of equipment 5, physical attacks 1, smear campaigns against journalists 13, closure of radio stations 104, confiscation of cell phones 1, retention of journalist credentials 1 and closure of radio programs 1
Journalist Edgar Cárdenas, general secretary of the Caracas section of the National College of Journalists (CNP), recounted the attacks on journalists and the media, noting that they were 207 attacks on the pressregistered by the union during 2022.
He said that 2022 was characterized by more intimidation, aggression, harassment, censorship and more closures of radio stations; the statement he made during the broadcast of the program In this country that transmits Radio Fe y Alegría News.
“So far this year, more than 100 stations have been closed throughout the country, this measure only seeks to make the information invisible, that is, more censorship,” he said.
The communicator cited: that they have documented 18 cases of harassment, impediment to coverage 33, attempted deletion of graphic material 1, deletion of graphic material 3, intimidation 26, theft of equipment 5, physical attacks 1, smear campaigns against journalists 13 , closure of radio stations 104, confiscation of cell phones 1, retention of journalist credentials 1 and closure of radio programs 1.
The union leader assured that the alternatives for information in Venezuela have been reduced, especially due to the massive closure of radio stations.
The CNP against content regulation
For the year 2023, two important situations are expected that could affect the practice of journalism.
The first of them would be the reform of the Law on the Exercise of Journalism in Venezuela by the National Assembly.
And, on the other hand, the law that will regulate content on social networks, “we presume that this law will be criminalizing and we understand that it closes a space to virtual media, since the networks serve to inform and inform,” he said.
The dangerous thing about this law is that it will end up penalizing citizens in a dangerous way, causing greater caesura and control. What is suggested? “Start media and digital literacy programs,” said Edgar Cárdenas.
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