101 media outlets and institutions sign manifesto for freedom of expression in Venezuela
Key Points
- 101 media and civil society organizations signed a joint manifesto for freedom of expression in Venezuela
- The manifesto demands the repeal of the legal framework, Conatel reform, and the release of detainees
- Venezuela ranks last among 23 countries in the Americas press freedom index
- Freedom of expression will be addressed as an agenda item in the political dialogue continuing in September
By the Numbers
101 media organizations and civil society groups signed the "Manifesto for Freedom of Expression in Venezuela" against 27 years of censorship, persecution, and restrictions on civic space. The signatories consist of 38 media outlets and 63 organizations. The manifesto demands the repeal of the legal framework criminalizing dissent, the transformation of telecommunications regulator Conatel, the release of those detained for expressing opinions, and the lifting of digital blockages applied to websites.
According to the manifesto, freedom of expression is on the agenda of the political dialogue between the Venezuelan government and opposition; this dialogue will continue in the second half of September. The dialogue process was initiated as part of the U.S.-backed transition process. Venezuela ranks last among 23 countries evaluated in the 2025 Chapultepec Freedom of Expression and Press Index published by the Inter American Press Association (SIP).
According to the report, Venezuela, along with Nicaragua, falls into the "no freedom of expression" category, scoring 7.02 out of 100. More than 2,000 people have been detained in the post-2024 election period. According to data from independent organization Espacio Público, the number of freedom of expression violations in the first quarter of 2026 was recorded as 75.
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- What specific demands are included in the manifesto?
- The manifesto demands the repeal of the legal framework criminalizing dissent, the transformation of Conatel, the release of those detained for expressing opinions, and the lifting of digital blockages applied to websites.
- What is Venezuela's status in the press freedom index?
- According to SIP's 2025 Chapultepec Index, Venezuela ranks last among 23 countries; with a score of 7.02 out of 100, it is classified in the 'no freedom of expression' category along with Nicaragua.
- How does the political dialogue process work and what role does freedom of expression play?
- The dialogue, initiated as part of the U.S.-backed transition process, will continue in the second half of September with freedom of expression as an agenda item; according to opposition representative Dinorah Figuera's team, this issue will be addressed in the dialogue.
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