Venezuela Press Union Lists 10 Conditions for Press Freedom in Political Dialogue

Venezuela's National Union of Press Workers (SNTP) has outlined 10 essential conditions to guarantee press freedom within the ongoing political dialogue. The union's proposals focus on ending state-sponsored persecution and cyber-surveillance, which have stifled independent media. They also demand the unblocking of digital platforms that have been restricted, ensuring journalists can access information freely.

Furthermore, the SNTP calls for greater transparency in accessing public data, a crucial element for investigative journalism. A significant demand involves the reform of institutions such as the National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) to restore its technical independence. This move aims to prevent the politicization of regulatory bodies that oversee media and telecommunications.

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The SNTP demands 10 indispensable conditions to guarantee press freedom in the political dialogue.

The union emphasizes that these measures are indispensable for fostering a free and independent press environment in Venezuela. The SNTP's stance highlights the persistent challenges faced by journalists and media outlets in the country, underscoring the need for concrete actions to protect journalistic work and public access to information.

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Among the proposals are the cessation of persecution and cyber-surveillance, the unblocking of digital platforms, transparency in access to public data, and the reform of institutions like Conatel to recover their technical independence.