Stories about Venezuela from July, 2007
Trinidad & Tobago: Impressions of Chavez
“We do not –many say– yet know the REAL Hugo. But I know what his latest stance on foreign criticism is and there is nothing ambivalent about it.” Young Trinidadian...
Venezuela: Private Education Under Siege
Venezuela News and Views states that private education in Venezuela continues to be “under siege,” because of the state belief that “nobody should be allowed to develop a dissenting perception...
Venezuela: Roger Santodomingo's Resignation from Noticiero Digital
Venezuelan journalist Roger Santodomingo felt the need to resign from his post as an editor with Noticiero Digital due to threats on his family. The site's forum was a place of personal attacks from often extreme points of view. Santodomingo's resignation caused quite a stir among Venezuelan bloggers, who see these threats as further restrictions on freedom of expression, while others question the purpose of anonymous fora, which may not contribute to constructive discussion.
Venezuela: What Went Right and Wrong in the Copa America
Venezuela News and Views writes about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the ugliest about the Copa America tournament currently taking place.
Venezuela: Journalist Day
On the occasion of Journalist Day, Luis Carlos Diaz of Periodismo de Paz [ES] reflects on the state of journalism in Venezuela.
