Venezuelans Protest TV-Station Closure

American VoicesWorldmediasouth america ISSUE 43•22 May 31, 2007

Venezuelan protesters took to the streets of Caracas after the Chavez government closed the popular-but-Chavez-critical television station Radio Caracas Television. What do you think?

  • “It's heartening to see people take to the streets over something they're so passionate about, like television.”

    Curtis Lamay –
    Line Cook

  • “Can you blame them? Now they'll never know if Ramon is the father.”

    Bernard Cosloy –
    Trophy Engraver

  • “Who cares about free speech? This is the first time I've used it in probably 12 years.”

    Kelly Freeman –
    Street Sweeper

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