Abstract
A free and open press (unincumbered by political pressures) is necessary to hold government officials accountable. When governments become entangled in the business of licensing and regulating news outlets, news outlets succumb to the pressures of only publishing stories favorable to the current regime. The temptation to publish negative stories could result in losing one’s publishing license. This scenario has been playing out in Venezuela for the past two decades and has led to a media culture of misinformation, confusion, and propaganda. This paper first analyzes the Venezuelan view on the influential forces on its government through the International Social Survey Programme (ISSP). Second, it explores how the Venezuelan government vanquished the free press by affecting the Venezuelan citizens’ attitudes towards the press. Finally, it reviews how the internet and social media are creating new avenues for publishing uncensored and unregulated information in an effort to challenge current government restrictions.
Highlights
A war is being waged on the media in Venezuela—its citizens want information, but the press is struggling to get accurate information out (Menna 2018)
An established survey (International Social Survey Programme) indicates that Venezuelans believe that the media plays a significant role in influencing government actions
We provide a basis for media agenda setting and move into specifics about Venezuela’s relationship with the media
Summary
A war is being waged on the media in Venezuela—its citizens want information, but the press is struggling to get accurate information out (Menna 2018). An established survey (International Social Survey Programme) indicates that Venezuelans believe that the media plays a significant role in influencing government actions. Citizens need access to an objective, free press that yields real power and influence over government institutions. This fosters an environment of transparency and accountability within the upper echelons of government agencies. Opinion by Walter mass media images groups for the on general ment’s actions, with the media closely following suit or overtaking the military’s influence. Cohen furthered this concept to add that the public to interpret
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