Amid censorship in Venezuela, neighborhood reporters rely on loudspeakers, posters
Cody Weddle, Colombia/Venezuela Correspondent
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BOGOTA, Colombia – The perils of the truth during authoritarian rule are forcing Venezuelans to adapt and improvise. Community journalists are relying on loudspeakers to deliver local news that the neighborhood can use.
From a balcony in Caracas’ La Cruz neighborhood, Dario Chacon, a The Bus TV reporter, read the second news bulletin of the year written by Marilyn Figuera.
The news bulletin reminded neighbors that they will be reporting the local results of COVID-19 tests via text message. Chacon and Figuera have been doing community service for more than a year.