DKW 86 7,440 Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6215815.stm Chavez to shut down opposition TV The move has been called a grave violation of freedom of expression Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said he will not renew the licence for the country's second largest TV channel which he says expires in March 2007. In an address to troops, Mr Chavez said he would not tolerate media outlets working towards a coup against him. Radio Caracas Television, which is aligned with the opposition, supported a strike against Mr Chavez in 2003. But the TV's head said there must be some mistake as its licence was not up for renewal in the near future. Marcel Granier also vowed to fight against the president's plans in Venezuela's courts and on the international stage. The BBC's Greg Morsbach in Caracas says Mr Chavez has repeatedly threatened to take the TV off the air but has never given a date.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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