Sunday, May 20, 2007

Venezuelans protest opposition TV channel closure

Venezuelans protest opposition TV channel closure (Reuters)

Women with zippers across their mouths march to support RCTV (Radio Caracas TV) broadcasting station in Caracas May 19, 2007. Thousands marched on Saturday to support RCTV after President Hugo Chavez's government said it would not renew the license of RCTV when it ends on May 27. (Francesco Spotorno/Reuters)Reuters - Tens of thousands of protesters on Saturday denounced President Hugo Chavez's plans to close an opposition television channel, accusing their leader of maiming Venezuelan democracy as he forges a socialist state.


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