Venezuela: WPF Calls for Immediate Release of Ana Carolina Guaita Amid Bogus Terrorism Charges
Jailed journalist Ana Carolina Guaita faces trial for terrorism, inciting hatred, and obstructing public roads. In detention since August, she could face over a decade in prison if convicted on these bogus charges.
Venezuela: Deisy Peña Facing "Terrorism" Charges for Covering Protests Against Electoral Fraud
WPF firmly condemns the state's continued persecution of photo journalist Deisy Peña. She & her colleague Paúl León are being prosecuted on bogus charges of "terrorism" & "criminal association" just for doing their jobs—covering protests against electoral fraud in July.
Venezuela: Maduro Launches Smear Campaign Against Colombian Journalist Vicky Dávila
President Nicolás Maduro intensifies his campaign against the press, specifically targeting Vicky Dávila, director of Colombia's Semana magazine, during a military event.
Venezuela: Community Reporting Halted, Pableysa Ostos Blocked from Investigating Poor School Conditions
WPF denounces this as an unacceptable obstruction of the public's right to know. Press must be free to report on matters of community interest without impediment.
Venezuela: WPF Condemns Arrest of Carmela Longo Amid Crackdown on Press
Longo, recently fired from pro-government newspaper Últimas Noticias, is the 4th woman journalist detained since the disputed July 28 election.