As the political situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate, journalists covering protests have been routinely targeted, harassed, attacked, and detained. To provide concrete safety information for local and international journalists covering the unrest, CPJ’s Emergencies Response Team is issuing periodic updates on the political situation and the climate for journalists.
This page contains the following information:
- What to expect next
- Press freedom violations
- Political background
- The protests
- The key groups
- Hospitals and other resources
- CPJ’s Safety Advisory for journalists covering Venezuela
June 15, 2017 6:25 PM ET (Updated November 9, 2017)
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