Foreign journalists denounce ban on entry to Venezuela

This Monday, a group of foreign journalists reported that they were prohibited from entering Venezuela cover the development of the presidential elections July 28thdespite having recently been notified of their accreditation.

Through social networks, the Italian journalist Barbara Schiavulli spoke out about the situation.

In a video, the media professional explained that she and other foreign journalists asked in advance to participate in the celebration of the presidential elections. The response was positive; however, Their visas and entry permits were revoked when they provided details of their flights and accommodations.

“Journalists are not welcome, as are human rights defenders and candidates who are not on the official side”Schiavulli detailed. “A country’s democracy is also measured by the presence of journalists on the ground. If they are not present, the country is not even remotely free.”.

Faced with the fact, a group of foreign journalists They traveled to neighboring countries to report how the dynamics develop on the border with Venezuela.

“We will not give up. We will not abandon a people who deserve to have their story told from all angles, not just from the perspective of power”Schiavulli hill.


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2024-09-25 16:07:17

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