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As explained above, Venezuela has 67 commercial television broadcasters. They operate freely. So do 13 public service and 38 community ones.
Private ones challenge government policies ad nauseam. Public and community ones expose their propaganda. They do so responsibly.
Post editors claim Globovision "was charged with 'sowing panic' for reporting on an earthquake, fined $2.2 million for its coverage of a bloody prison riot and, most recently, accused again of spreading panic for questioning whether the delay of Mr. Chavez's presidential inauguration during his final illness violated the constitution - which it clearly did."
Fact check
Delaying Chavez's inauguration complied fully with Venezuelan law. Post editors lied claiming otherwise.
Zuloaga's been living abroad since 2010. He left after Venezuelan courts ordered his arrest. His son, Guillermo Zuloaga Siso, was charged.
It pertains to conspiracy and generic usury. It relates to irregularities connected to their car dealership.
Conspiracy involves two or more people plotting criminal acts. Guilty parties face two to five years in prison. Generic usury refers to concealing facts for disproportionate advantage. It carries a one to three year sentence.
In 2009, both men got restraining orders. Zuloaga was prohibited from leaving the country. He refused to turn himself in. He secreted himself.
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