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Link to: Government reinstates radio station’s licence

Government reinstates radio station’s licence

A decision was made to restore the licence when it was realised that the government could be infringing on rights recognised by the American Convention on Human Rights.

Link to: Ministry rejects Council of Ministers’ proposal to reinstate Radio La Voz de Bagua’s licence

Ministry rejects Council of Ministers’ proposal to reinstate Radio La Voz de Bagua’s licence

The MTC deputy minister claimed that annulling or revoking a resolution issued by the ministry was not possible, as it would be illegal.

Link to: Editor in Chimbote alleges he was arbitrarily dismissed from his position

Editor in Chimbote alleges he was arbitrarily dismissed from his position

Edwin Azaña Alejos said his bosses justified their actions partially by saying he “was inconvenient and annoying to several public authorities.”

Link to: Authorities expropriate land belonging to newspaper for “public use”

Authorities expropriate land belonging to newspaper for “public use”

The land was going to be used by “Las Noticias de Cojedes” to build a new headquarters.

Link to: Journalist receives death threats

Journalist receives death threats

Although the threats are anonymous, the journalist suspects the mayor of Alto Amazonas province; the stations he works for are critical of the mayor’s administration.

Link to: Private TV station’s concession being reviewed on orders from Chávez

Private TV station’s concession being reviewed on orders from Chávez

IPYS condemns the anti-democratic management of concessions and the radio-electric spectrum in Venezuela.

Link to: Journalist threatened

Journalist threatened

The journalist told IPYS and Fundamedios that he fears for his and his family’s safety.

Link to: Supreme Court limits access to information

Supreme Court limits access to information

The Constitutional Division of the Supreme Court of Justice issued a ruling limiting access to public information