Venezuela: Chavez Closes 230 Radio Stations

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In an unprecedented move to quash freedom of speech in Venezuela, President Hugo Chavez has revoked the permits of 230 radio stations in the nation, with more to follow.


This effectively eliminates any media opposition to Chavez’s method of governing Venezuela. Extending his actions to television stations, Chavez has begun harassing their managers, encouraging them to either change their editorial position or face closure.

Chavez is attempting to criminalize media editorial opposition by introducing an Emergency Bill Against Media Criminal Acts into the Venezuelan legislature, which will make contrarian media broadcasts an action against national security.

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