Hugo Chavez threatens private television stations for behavior in electoral campaign (Translation)

El Universal ( Caracas ) ^ | November 17, 2006 | Staff article ( translated by self )

[StJacques]

Chavez threatens private television stations with closure

Caracas. - President Hugo Chavez warned Friday that he is disposed to close those television channels who lend themselves to spreading messages of "hate" and non-recognition of the authorities during the December 3 election campaign, AP reported.

"A television channel which lends itself to the spreading of the messages of terrorism, of hate, of war, or calling for the non-recognition of the authorities, it has to be closed," Chavez declared during an event held with sympathizers on the Island of Margarita.

Chavez denounced that "new destabilizing plans" existed for the next elections in which he will seek re-election.

The Chief Executive indicated, without citing names or proof, that there were some media and business sectors who would be in favor of destabilizing plans.

He urged on civil employees, prosecutors, and the National Armed Forces that "we are taking the lead and we must fulfill the laws," and take action against those sectors who would be supporting these acts.

"We are not going to permit Venezuela to run with blood again," the President indicated after recounting the events of April 2002 which removed him from government for two days.

"I am not myself obliged to take drastic actions because I have no thoughts of any type except safeguarding the sovereignty and stability of the country," Chavez added.

Chavez reiterated that the Venezuelan military has to be identified with his political project. "The Venezuelan armed forces has to be "red/light red," patriotic to the marrow, he made clear.

[StJacques]

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