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Arrests issued for attack on Venezuelan journalists

A Caracas court ordered the arrests of two people allegedly involved in the attacks last week that left 12 journalists hurt when they were demonstrating in favor of freedom of expression. All of the journalists who were handing out leaflets to motorists and pedestrians on a busy street in the capital are employees of the Cadena Capriles group, one of Venezuela’s biggest media companies. Read more here

Venezuela: media under attack

04 Aug 09 | Comment, News and features

Hugo Chavez has opened new fronts in his assault on independent media, says Daniel Duquenal

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Chávez stepping up media clampdown

30 Jul 09 | Index Index, minipost

Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez is said to be stepping up his campaign of hostility towards broadcasters he considers too critical of his regime. He said the government is developing eight new media related laws including one that creates a new set of “media crimes” punishable with prison sentences. Read more here

Chavez extends control over radio and television

13 Jul 09 | Index Index, minipost

The Venezuelan government introduced new media regulations. The government has revoked 200 radio licenses, shifting them to public ownership, and banned radio networks with over three stations.