HOV logo BANNER

Media Watch

Lies, slanders and half-truths. This is what the mass media generally publish about Venezuela. We aim to draw attention to these articles, reply to their distortions and mobilise the pressure of public opinion through letter-writing campaigns, etc. Please let us know if you find an article or report on Venezuela and the Bolivarian Revolution that you think is inaccurate and we should reply to (Contact Us)

Stephen Sackur provides a misleading and one-sided picture of Venezuela after a brief visit there, during which he interviewed President Hugo Chávez ([VIDEO] BBC HardTalk interview with Chavez, 18 June) . I am the co-writer of Oliver Stone's forthcoming documentary on Chávez, South Of The Border, and was present throughout the interview.

Read more ...

There are few things more condescending and arrogant than a journalist who arrives in a foreign country, walks around briefly in its streets, and from a few superficial observations, believes they can make a judgement on the entire economic situation of a country, as well as the social movements and hopes of millions of members of that country. In yesterday’s article “Venezuela’s economy in further slide”, BBC journalist Robert Plummer admits it’s been a long time since he set foot in Venezuela.

Read more ...

The researchers looked at 304 BBC reports published between 1998 and 2008 and found that only 3 of those articles mentioned any of the positive policies introduced by the Chavez administration. The BBC has failed to report adequately on any of the democratic initiatives, human rights legislation, food programmes, healthcare initiatives, or poverty reduction programmes. Mission Robinson, the greatest literacy programme in human history received only a passing mention.

Read more ...

During his visit to London, President Correa of Ecuador reiterated his support for regional integration processes in terms of energy, commerce and finance through the Bank of the South and the Sucre. The President gave a presentation on international economics and citizens’ participation in Ecuador, explaining in detail the characteristics of the 21st Century Socialism and the failure of the Washington Consensus in Latin America. At the end of his talk, a person from the audience asked Correa if he was copying Chavez’s model. Watch the video here.

Read more ...

This is a letter to the Guardian pointing out the paper's biased reporting of the latest events in Venezuela.

Read more ...

Join / affiliate to the campaign!

Make a donation!

Hands Off Venezuela's financial resources are limited so we rely on our supporters around the world.  Please make a donation of any size towards building the campaign