VOICED : Periodistas venezolanos repudian a agresiones en protestas

In Caracas, journalists marched on Journalist Day to protest against censorship and aggression. The National Press Workers Union reported 376 reporters attacked. Protesters delivered a document to the National Telecommunications Commission demanding freedom of expression. The state has closed at least 30 private stations, and CNN en Español was removed from the air by President Maduro, accused of war propaganda.

Why did journalists march in Caracas on Journalist Day?

• To support the government

• To demand higher wages

• To celebrate their achievements

• To protest against censorship and attacks

How many journalists were reported to have been attacked according to the National Union of Press Workers?

• 200

• 376

• 150

• 500

What was the main demand of the journalists during their march?

• Access to international media

• Better working conditions

• Respect for freedom of expression

• More job opportunities

What action did the government take against CNN en Español?

• Partnered with it

• Removed it from the air

• Promoted it

• Increased its funding

How many private stations were reported to have been closed this year?

• 10

• 40

• 30

• 20