Statement – September 18

Following the second day of plenary work of the Dialogue Table between the Interim Government and the 2015 National Assembly, we announce the following joint statement on freedom of expression as an advance from this cycle’s permanent session.

Statement.

In Caracas, on the 18th day of September 2026, within the framework of the second cycle of talks, the delegations of the National Government and the 2015 National Assembly welcome with satisfaction the recent decision of the National Executive to lift restrictions on access to digital news sites, a measure that strengthens access to information. They also announce the establishment of the Technical Working Group on Freedom of Expression, Plurality of Thought and the Right to Information, a forum that will begin a process of consultation, guarantees and verification of progress in this area with the stakeholders involved and the community at large for this second cycle of work.

Finally, they announce the formation of a joint follow-up commission, with equal representation from both sides, charged with ensuring ongoing compliance with the agreements and commitments made.

During this second cycle of work, the delegations declare themselves in permanent session until Wednesday, September 23.