At least two journalists were reportedly seized by agents working for Venezuela's military counterintelligence agency, while others were detained by Venezuela's intelligence service. The journalists' equipment was searched, their phones were checked, and their social media posts and messages were scrutinized, the union stated. A Colombian and a Spanish reporter were also detained near Cúcuta, on Venezuela's border with Colombia. These two reporters were held incommunicado for several hours before being released.

The detentions took place as Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in as interim president. Shortly after, Rodríguez expressed a willingness to cooperate with the Trump administration, which has previously stated it would "run" Venezuela.

Foreign news media have long faced restrictions in Venezuela, with very few journalists being granted visas to work in the country. This has made it difficult for international audiences to receive independent reporting from within the country. The Venezuelan government has often been criticized by international press freedom organizations for its treatment of journalists and its attempts to control the flow of information. These organizations argue that such restrictions hinder the public's right to be informed and undermine democratic principles.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a global press freedom advocacy group, has documented numerous cases of harassment, intimidation, and detention of journalists in Venezuela in recent years. These actions, CPJ argues, contribute to a climate of self-censorship and limit the ability of the media to hold the government accountable. The recent detentions are likely to further escalate concerns about press freedom in Venezuela and draw condemnation from international organizations and governments. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected as international pressure mounts on the Venezuelan government to respect the rights of journalists and ensure their safety.