CARLOS CORREA

Journalism Award | Nominee | Freedom of Expression Awards

Leading a free expression watchdog and journalism outlet in Venezuela, Carlos Correa has worked to protect the broader civic space and challenge the state’s human rights abuses. As a result, he has been targeted in attempts to stifle his work.

As director of Espacio Público and Crónica.Uno, Carlos’ work has focused on defending and promoting freedom of expression and the right to information in Venezuela. Espacio Público monitors, documents and denounces restrictions and violations of freedom of expression, while providing legal support and accompaniment to journalists, media outlets and affected citizens. At Crónica.Uno, an independent digital media outlet, they focus on public interest journalism committed to the truth, offering citizens information in a context of growing difficulties accessing information.

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