Edgar Cárdenas
Edgar Cárdenas is the Secretary of the National College of Journalists in Caracas, Venezuela. He has been an outspoken advocate for press freedom in a country where journalists face severe risks, including arbitrary detentions and censorship. Cárdenas recently confirmed the unlawful detention of journalist Rory Branker, emphasizing the need for the protection of journalists' rights and the grave implications of the current political climate on freedom of expression in Venezuela.
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Edgar Cárdenas is the secretary general of the CNP of Caracas who spoke about the alarming deterioration of press conditions.
CNP Caracas exige liberación del reportero Rory Branker
Venezuela· 2025-09-08
Edgar Cárdenas, secretary general of the CNP-DC, warned that the situation is 'critical and alarming'.
Escalan las agresiones contra los periodistas en VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-09-02
Edgar Cárdenas affirmed that it is difficult to celebrate when 16 journalists are arbitrarily detained.
CNP: Mes del periodista en Venezuela inicia con 16 comunicadores sociales presosVenezuela· 2025-06-02
Édgar Cárdenas reminded that there are 13 journalists detained who do not have access to a trusted lawyer.
En abril se registraron al menos 10 violaciones a la libertad de expresiónVenezuela· 2025-05-07
Edgar Cárdenas is the Secretary General of the CNP in Caracas, expressing concern over arbitrary detentions in Venezuela.
CNP afirma que Venezuela se ha convertido en un lugar hostil para los periodistasVenezuela· 2025-04-16
Édgar Cárdenas is the secretary general of the CNP-Caracas who demanded the release of Carlos Julio Rojas.
Familia de Carlos Julio Rojas clama su libertad tras cumplir 11 meses detenidoVenezuela· 2025-03-15
Edgar Cárdenas is the secretary of the Colegio Nacional de Periodistas in Caracas who spoke about the efforts to locate Rory Branker.
Periodista Rory Branker lleva más de 100 horas en desaparición forzadaVenezuela· 2025-02-25Edgar Cárdenas confirmed the uncertainty regarding Rory Branker's whereabouts.
Gremio periodístico aún desconoce el paradero de Rory BrankerVenezuela· 2025-02-24