Venezuela: Police arrest two French journalists in Caracas Jan. 29

Event

Venezuelan security forces arrested two French journalists and one Venezuelan producer in Caracas on Tuesday, January 29. According to reports, the journalists were filming near the Miraflores presidential palace. In addition, reports indicate two Chilean journalists were also arrested by Venezuelan police in Caracas on Tuesday. The whereabouts of the journalists remain unclear as of Wednesday, January 30.  

Advice

Individuals in Venezuela are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations due to the risk of violence and arrest, refrain from discussing political topics in public, and adhere to all instructions issued by their home government and local authorities.