Fuente: Free Press Unlimited Journalists in Venezuela risk attacks, detention and prosecution. Melanio Escobar helps reporters protect themselves with technology. ‘There will be more madness against journalists,’ he tells Free Press Unlimited. Three weeks ago, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó made his boldest attempt yet at ending the rule of…
With only a few weeks to go until RightsCon Toronto, we are highlighting the vital work of our community members around the world in defending and extending human rights in the digital age. Melanio Escobar is a Venezuelan activist, journalist, and technologist working to protect secure communications and free expression online…
How Venezuela’s resistance movement — and the country’s democracy — reached a breaking point during one week in July. Diego Recklessly driving through the sloping streets of Caracas, Diego blares “Bonita,” the bass-heavy reggaeton hit of the summer. The stock speakers of his tiny sedan pulsate as we pass block…
In the lead-up to last year’s controversial elections, VICE News was on the ground in Venezuela with the activist journalists fighting against the censorship of the country’s dwindling free press. In most democratic countries, a free press plays a critical role in restraining government power and blowing the whistle on…
