Venezuela unblocks 18 of 177 censored news domains; 76% remain blocked

Venezuelan internet providers have unblocked only 18 of 177 news domains reported as censored since September 17, 2026, according to Espacio Público. The partial restoration follows government actions under the 'Programa para la Convivencia y la Paz,' but the majority of sites remain inaccessible, indicating continued state control over information. This suggests a selective easing rather than a policy reversal, with implications for press freedom and political discourse.