Chavez 'stifles Venezuelan media'
Private media companies from across the Americas have accused Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez of stifling press freedom in his country.
Delegates at a meeting of the Inter- American Press Association in Caracas said Mr Chavez was using intimidation to curb criticism of his government. They cited his threats to close down one of Venezuela's TV channels.
Meanwhile, the Venezuelan government is holding a series of events in Caracas to counter "media terrorism".
Globovision issue
Executives at the Iapa meeting, which represents more than 1,000 publications, accused President Chavez of attacking and intimidating media outlets in Venezuela. They cited Mr Chavez's threats to shut down Globovision - one of two Venezuelan TV channels that remain critical of the government.
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