After the DW Spanish language television channel's broadcast signal was removed from cable operators' programming in Venezuela, DW Director General Limbourg is calling for the signal to be restored.
Venezuela halts cable distribution of DW – Director General Limbourg: 'Our distribution must be restored'
"We urgently call on the Venezuelan government to once again ensure the distribution of the Spanish language DW television channel as quickly as possible. This restriction of DW's broadcast is a serious encroachment on the freedom of the people in Venezuela to find independent information themselves," says Limbourg. . The video focuses on corruption in various countries across Latin America, including Venezuela, as well as on the connections between politicians and organized crime.
"Millions of people have fled Venezuela during Maduro's rule. There is basically no press freedom. It is fitting that he would react to fact-based criticism with such absurd comparisons. We are seeing defamation, censorship, internet blockages and disinformation about DW and its coverage spread across an increasing number of countries. We will continue to do everything we can to reach those living authoritarian states," continues Limbourg.