Venezuela orders lifting of restrictions on web platforms

 

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez ordered the lifting of administrative restrictions against several websites and media outlets following dialogue between the government and different sectors of society.

Rodriguez welcomed progress in talks between government representatives and former lawmakers from the 2015 National Assembly, as well as discussions held under the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence.

A statement by the Communication and Information Ministry said authorities aim to ensure that the national media serve the public interest and protect Venezuelans' right to truthful and timely information.

The Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence had recommended earlier this month that the government remove restrictions on the domains of media outlets.

The recommendation followed consultations with national, public, private and alternative media, as well as social media influencers.