Venezuela’s socialist dictatorship gets a hand from friendly media

Globovision was an openly anti-government channel until 2013, when it was sold to Juan Domingo Cordero, an insurance tycoon close to the government. Then it announced a change to its editorial line – moving to what it called the “centre”. People such as Vladimir Villegas, leftist voices, were hired by Globovision. But even they have grown critical of a government they had long defended. Villegas and the channel must watch their words. The Minister of Information – who happens to be Villegas’ brother – has delayed the renewal of Globovision’s licence. If they push it too far, the channel could be off the air...READ MORE