Επισης, απο προηγουμενο μου σχολιο για την βαθμο ελευθεροτυπιας που επικρατει στη Βενεζουελα, αντιγραφω εδω απο το BBC. Former President Chavez was accused of creating an intimidating climate for journalists, while some private media were accused of being involved in the opposition movement against him. Officials have used legal channels to close down opposition TV and radio networks, says Reporters Without Borders. Under President Chavez, dozens of TV and radio stations had their licences revoked. Globovision, the sole remaining opposition TV station, was sold in 2013. The new owners said the network's editorial line would change. A law on "social responsibility" gives the government the power to control radio and TV content, says Freedom House.