NGO: Press freedoms threatened in Latin America

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110215/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_latam_press_freedoms

Associated Press – Tue Feb 15, 4:45 pm ET
CARACAS, Venezuela – Threats against journalists and restrictions on press freedoms are increasing throughout Latin America, especially in Venezuela under President Hugo Chavez, an international watchdog group said Tuesday.

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The report said governments abuse state resources to silence critical reporting and "powerful figures routinely use politicized courts to override constitutional guarantees of free expression."

It accused Venezuela's government of muzzling critics in the media, noting that allies of Chavez approved legislation allowing authorities to impose strict regulations on the Internet and tighten control over the broadcast media.
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The law approved by pro-Chavez lawmakers in December prohibits messages and images that "disrespect public authorities," "incite or promote hatred" or crimes, or could create "anxiety in the citizenry or alter public order."

deleted some sarcastic cheeky crap, I want to read the report

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