Analysis: Venezuelan Media

Bush Administration Harbors ‘Friendly’ Terrorists While Claiming to Lead the ‘War Against Terror’

By Eva Golinger and Martin Sanchez, Venezuelanalysis.com, Feb 8th 2004

Major newspapers in the US are not reporting that some suspected Venezuelan terrorists may soon be enjoying their freedom in Miami. The suspects are opponents of President Hugo Chavez, whom the U.S. government seeks to overthrow

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Venezuelan Television: From Illusion to Fallacy

By Alberto Aranguibel - Question, Feb 6th 2004

Venezuelan private TV has become one of the most vociferous and powerful opponents to the government of President Chavez. Why, given their economic dependence on the state, are the major networks fighting against the president so vehemently?

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The Miami Herald Makes the Case for Suspected Venezuelan Terrorists

By Martin Sanchez, Venezuelanalysis.com, Feb 4th 2004

Through an editorial regarding the asylum request by Venezuelan terrorist suspects, the Miami Herald tries to persuade U.S. Immigration authorities, and lies about possible consequences if the asylum is denied

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Community Media in Venezuela

By Gregory Wilpert, Nov 14th 2003

Venezuela's alternative and community media have grown significantly in the past year. This article traces their ups and downs in Venezuela's recent history.

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Venezuela and Argentina: A Tale of Two Coups

By Greg Palast, Nov 11th 2003

While Chávez moved to renationalize oil and rejects the sale of water systems, Argentina sold off everything including the kitchen-sink tap. Chavez's social democratic reforms may be setting an example to all the Americas.

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Alternative Media to Receive State Support

By Yensi Rivero, Inter Press Service, Nov 6th 2003

Venezuela's alternative and community media will receive $3.1 million to stremgthen its ability to network throughout the country. A report on a recent Latin American alternative media conference, held in Caracas.

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The Fairness Doctrine is Alive and Well in Venezuela (I)

By Eva Golinger-Moncada, Oct 28th 2003

Venezuela's Law of Social Responsibility in Radio and Television seemingly parallels the U.S. Fairness Doctrine.

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The Chavez Government vs. Globovision TV

By Gregory Wilpert, Oct 9th 2003

In the conflict between the government and Globovision, the government's weak legal arguments face an undemocratic and propagandistic media landscape.

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Venezuelan News Media Dissected

By Antonia Zerbisias, Oct 4th 2003

Venezuela's wealthy anti-Chavez class owns the largest TV stations and newspapers, has incited the overthrow of its democratically elected government and viciously manipulated images to make it look bad.

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U.S. News & World Report Spreads Disinformation about Chavez Government Support for Terrorism

By Gregory Wilpert, Oct 2nd 2003

The appearance of a baseless article like this, combined with recent statements by the head of the Southern Command, that Venezuela’s Margarita Island is a haven for Islamic terrorist groups, suggests that the Bush administration is setting the stage for declaring Venezuela a “rogue” state.

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