The recent interview with Edmundo González on Venevisión has caused quite a stir on digital platforms, garnering over 70 thousand views on YouTube in just six hours. This information was shared by journalist Gabriel Bastidas on Twitter.
Surpassing all previous records, the interview with González has outshined other high-profile interviews conducted by the channel. Some of the most viewed interviews on Venevisión included figures like Henry Ramos Allup, Jorge Rodríguez, Iris Varela, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, and Henrique Capriles Radonski, with significantly fewer views compared to González’s interview.
Additionally, on journalist Luis Olavarrieta’s channel, the interview with González reached an impressive 200 thousand views in just one day. Olavarrieta has also conducted successful interviews with political figures like María Corina Machado, Delsa Solórzano, Henrique Capriles, and Juan Pablo Guanipa, which have amassed a substantial number of views.
The reason behind the unprecedented viewership of González’s interview can be attributed to censorship in open-air media in Venezuela. It was perceived as significant that an opposition candidate was allowed to have a democratic interview on Venevisión, sparking discussions about media freedom in the country.
Despite facing challenges in reaching a broader audience, González’s interview highlights the importance of open dialogue and free media in shaping public opinion.