RCTV: Dictatorship Chavez-style

Venezuela ‘s commitment to democracy has suffered a serious blow as the government forced private television station RCTV off the air for political reasons on Monday after 53 years of continuous broadcasting. Several protests broke out across Caracas and on university campuses, according to the press. Police fired tear gas, used water cannons, and shot rubber bullets into crowds of thousands protesting the government’s decision. Several people were injured during the incidents. Why was the TV channel forced out of the air.

Artículo: "RCTV: Dictadura al estilo Chávez."

A pesar del rechazo mundial, el presidente de Venezuela no le renovó la licencia de transmisión al canal RCTV. Las marchas y demostraciones en contra de la decisión del gobierno continúan en todo el país y las fuerzas armadas han reaccionado con violencia. Hay informes de gente que ha sido encarcelada y de muchos heridos por enfrentamientos con la policía.   Las razones detrás del cierre de RCTV.  

NEWS:

• Brazil opposes Venezuela’s membership in Mercosur. Brazil and India Plan to Expand Trade. European Commission pr oposes EU-Brazil strategic partnership.
• Venezuela : thousands protest closing of anti-Chavez TV station. Globovisión not afraid of Chavez.   Rice criticizes Chavez for closing TV station.
• Colombia releases first group of FARC members.
• Mexico ‘s Calderon and Sarkozy agree on bilateral cooperation.
• Judges across Bolivia on strike against President’s policies.
• Bolivia ‘s Morales and Ecuador’s Correa target TV critic s.
• Castro appears on Cuban TV. Wear your uniform, Chavez tells Castro.
• Uruguay ‘s Vazquez ends speculation over seeking re-election.

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