Robert Hanson's holding company last year
acquired Venezuela's best-selling newspaper, Ultimas Noticias, despite its
worsening financial results and stringent currency controls that have
frequently left foreign companies unable to repatriate profits. Though they
make for strange bedfellows, Hanson, 54, and the socialist government of
President Nicolas Maduro appear to have harmonious dealings. Ultimas Noticias
has named two ruling Socialist Party members to key posts, including former
elections adviser Hector Davila who now serves as the company's
president-editor. More…
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