Articles by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad de Venezuela
Press Workers Union secretary receives death threats
Nilo Jiménez says the threats are related to the union’s attempt to document the risks that journalists face in Venezuela.
National Assembly approves legal reform allowing for regulation of Internet
Under the new provisions, broadcast and electronic media outlets could face heavy fines and suspensions.
NGO director attacked, threatened
Individuals believed to be supporters of President Chávez struck and threatened to kill Carlos Correa, director of the freedom of expression organisation Espacio Público.
Sentence against journalist annulled
An appeals court overturned a decision that sentenced Francisco “Pancho” Perez to more than three years in jail and disqualified him from practicing journalism.
Banking authorities approve dissolution of Globovisión shareholding company
The decision means that Hugo Chávez’s government now controls one fifth of the station’s shares.
News crews assaulted by group of labourers
The assault took place when the media personnel were covering a story about heavy rains that had caused extensive damages in the municipality of Morán.
IFEX-ALC launches guide on best practices for monitoring and documenting attacks on free expression
The guide outlines a number of crucial steps to standardise monitoring, investigating, analysing and documenting free expression violations in the region.
Thirty IFEX members sign petition to Prime Minister Lee asking him to withdraw charges against Alan Shadrake
The public is invited to join IFEX members in signing a petition to Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong regarding the case of British writer and journalist Alan Shadrake who is at risk of being sent to prison in Singapore for his book, “Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock” about the death penalty.