TV station forced off air by Chávez goes to YouTube

Forced off the air by President Hugo Chávez, an opposition-aligned Venezuelan TV channel has begun taking its news shows to the Web through the popular video-sharing site YouTube, reports the AP.

"In one segment Thursday, announcer Isnardo Bravo pledged that "RCTV will continue to keep people informed in defense of free speech."

Chávez refused to renew the channel's license, accusing it of inciting a failed coup in 2002 and violating various broadcast laws. The decision has been condemned by several foreign governments, press-freedom groups and international organizations.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Venezuela on Friday to return the station to the air and "cease these attacks on the free press."

emily | 9:24 AM | YouTube |
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