Chavez Shutting Down Opposition TV Station
At a minimum, it is clear that Chávez has done a masterful job of capturing and shaping the institutions of the state to his liking. Further, the move against RCTV is a means of exerting substantial control of the media so as to increase his national influence and thereby further consolidate the authoritarian nature of his regime. The elimination of the major televised opposition is clearly a boon for his ability to control what citizens hear and see and ... Full Story »
Posted by Leo Romero
