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The National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL) of Venezuela lifted its restrictions on digital media, which were previously only available through a VPN. Although about 12 media outlets can already be seen, it is estimated that there are almost 200 media outlets that were censored, so dozens of them would be free from blockades. Inform our correspondent Daniella Zambrano.
The Government of Venezuela unlocked access to at least 17 websites, while another 188 remain restricted. This decision takes place at the same time as the Office of the Prosecutor announced another measure aimed at safeguarding the presumption of innocence, and coincides with the resumption of dialogue between Chavismo and the opposition. Days ago, the UN had warned that the repressive structures of the state remain undismantled. We talked to César Pérez Vivas, a lawyer, university professor and former governor of the Táchira state.
The partial lifting of digital censorship began on Thursday in Venezuela, while power and opposition began a second round of negotiations. At least 188 sites, including 79 media outlets, remain blocked according to a digital rights NGO, and a former opposition mayor has been arrested.
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Venezuela has restored access to 17 news sites that were blocked for years under Nicolas Maduro's administration. While activists welcomed the move, they noted that dozens more news portals, remain inaccessible.
Venezuela has unblocked some news sites that had been censored for years, its telecom regulator said Thursday, as US-backed political transition talks were set to resume. Digital rights group VE Sin Filtro verified access to 17 news sites through several internet providers. However, at least 188 websites remain blocked, it said, including 79 news outlets.
