Venezuela: Reporting Under Threat

Written By Olga Kolgusheva

A special episode of The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks is now live, featuring an important and timely conversation with Alfred Friendly Press Partners (AFPP) fellow Patricia Marcano and AFPP President Randy Smith.

In this second installment, host Joe Tucker of Tucker Law Group sits down with Patricia — an investigative journalist who was forced to flee Venezuela after facing threats for her reporting on the Maduro regime — alongside Randy to explore the realities of reporting under political pressure.

Together, they discuss:

  • What journalists inside and outside Venezuela are documenting

  • The gaps and blind spots in global coverage

  • Why it’s essential for audiences to seek credible, independent sources

This episode offers a thoughtful look at press freedom, the risks journalists take to inform the public, and the role organizations like AFPP play in supporting reporters working in exile.

👉 Listen now at the link to hear the full conversation.

Olga Kolgusheva

Olga is a Squarespace designer and copywriter known for creating clean, editorial websites with refined typography, irregular grids, and minimalist, monochromatic aesthetics. A former business and radio journalist trained at the Missouri School of Journalism, she discovered her visual talent in an infographics class and has spent over a decade designing digital experiences that merge strategic content, marketing insight, and visual clarity. A true digital native, Olga specializes in building Squarespace websites that tell compelling stories through structure, design, and words.

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