Venezuela: freedom of expression at risk

rnw.nl reported that a political battle is raging in Venezuela following President Hugo Chávez’s failure to appear for his re-inauguration on January 10. The first victim of this conflict is the private television station Globovisión which could face sanctions for having read out on air the article in the constitution referring to the transfer of power.

It’s the eighth investigation launched against the news network since a law was passed eight years ago on the social responsibility of radio and television. The network could face a fine of 10 percent of its gross revenues for 2012, temporary closure or the complete withdrawal of its license, which expires in 2015. Read Article