During his 14 years in power, Chavez
clashed frequently with Venezuela’s private media companies, and he sent a
chill through the country’s newsrooms when he revoked the broadcast license of
the leading network, RCTV, in 2007. But Chavez also tolerated a broader degree
of criticism, and Venezuela’s media landscape was far more diverse during the
earlier phases of his presidency. Today it's cluttered with ruined companies
and revoked licenses. While state-run news channels and publications favorable
to the government proliferate, observers say, privately controlled media
companies are being hammered by new regulations, lawsuits and the weight of
Venezuela’s sinking economy. More… 
Monday, September 8, 2014
Shadowy sale of Venezuela paper raises fears of slow-building news blackout
During his 14 years in power, Chavez
clashed frequently with Venezuela’s private media companies, and he sent a
chill through the country’s newsrooms when he revoked the broadcast license of
the leading network, RCTV, in 2007. But Chavez also tolerated a broader degree
of criticism, and Venezuela’s media landscape was far more diverse during the
earlier phases of his presidency. Today it's cluttered with ruined companies
and revoked licenses. While state-run news channels and publications favorable
to the government proliferate, observers say, privately controlled media
companies are being hammered by new regulations, lawsuits and the weight of
Venezuela’s sinking economy. More… 
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