The Circuito Radial PDVSA comprises a network of 17 FM radio stations under the umbrella of the state-owned oil giant, PDVSA.
Media assets
Radio: El Circuito Radial PDVSA
State Media Matrix Typology
Ownership and governance
El Circuito Radial PDVSA, a radio network wholly owned by Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)—the state-run oil company under the auspices of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining—operates entirely within the government’s grasp.
As reported by local journalists interviewed for this article in May 2024, the authorities maintain absolute authority over staffing decisions at El Circuito Radial PDVSA, pulling all the strings when it comes to key appointments.
Source of funding and budget
The Circuito Radial PDVSA operates entirely on funding from the state-owned oil giant PDVSA, as confirmed by local journalists interviewed for this report in May 2024.
Editorial independence
The network is recognized as a pro-government media outlet with an editorial stance fully in line with the government’s interests.
No statute or independent assessment/oversight mechanism to validate the editorial independence of PDVSA radio has been identified.
April 2025