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Venezuela’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that an opposition-aligned television station must stop broadcasting by Monday while the high court reviews its appeal of the government’s decision not to renew its license.
The Supreme Court announced it had accepted the appeal by Radio Caracas Television, but rejected its request for “protective measures.”
That means the commercial station will be replaced by a public-service channel, as announced by President Hugo Chavez, though the court is still reviewing RCTV’s challenge.
Chavez says the state-financed station will respect freedom of expression. Venezuela’s opposition argues that Chavez is trying to silence criticism.
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Items compiled from Tribune news services.
