Originally Posted by Tzolkin

Haha what a joke, dont believe everything the mainstream media tells you. The station he closed was backed and run by the american propaganda machine, thats why he closed it.

Chavez changed many laws when he took power allowing freedom of press and speech. I recommend the documentary 'the revolution will not be televized' on this issue.

Chavez is one of very few who dare to stand up to the american war machine, and I respect him for it.