Chavez closes opposition TV station
- Venuzuela
- 05/28/2007
Venezuela’s most-watched television station — and outlet for the political opposition — went off the air after the government refused to renew its broadcast license.
Radio Caracas Television (RCTV), which has been broadcasting for 53 years, was replaced by a state-run station — TVes — on Monday. The new station’s logo began running immediately after RCTV went off the air.
Mr Chavez said RCTV had tried to undermine his government.
The president says the new channel that took RCTV’s place will better reflect the socialist revolution he has pledged to lead.
RCTV and rights groups say Mr Chavez is limiting freedom of expression.
Source: CNN
