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From the technical viewpoint, the broadcasting equipment
property of private TV channel Radio Caracas Televisión
(RCTV) costs nothing, said Minister of Telecommunications
and Information Jesse Chacón during a press conference
at Miraflores presidential palace.
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Databank
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The Caracas-based private TV station started broadcasts on
cable and satellite services last July 16, following discontinuance
of operations last May 27, after President Chávez decided
not to renew its license to broadcast on open signal. RCTV
resumed operations through its Miami-based company Coral Pictures,
organized in the 1980's to manage the TV network's international
productions.
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Interview
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"This is an attack on freedom of expression"
Venezuelan Ignacio Álvarez, IACHR Special Rapporteur
for Freedom of Expression said that the issue of broadcast
licenses for radio and television stations should not be used
as a tool to exert pressure.
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Photo report
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RCTV 53 years on the screen
Born on November 15th, 1953 and founded by William H. Phelps,
Radio Caracas Televisión became the third TV channel
on the air in Venezuela.
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Empresas 1BC calls for enquiry into confiscation of RCTV equipment
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The chairman of Empresas 1BC Marcel Granier Tuesday appeared
in the Attorney General Office to request an investigation
into a ruling the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) issued
allowing confiscation of private television channel RCTV's
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CPJ rejects "another government attempt to shut down RCTV"
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President Chávez is trying to silence RCTV Internacional
by forcing it to broadcast his speeches, said the Committee
to Protect Journalists, adding that "this seems to be yet
another attempt by the government to shut down a critical
media outlet."
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Background
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The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) bestowed the
Grand Prize for Press Freedom to Marcel Granier, the CEO of
private television station RCTV, and his staff of reporters
and collaborators.
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"RCTV Internacional has the same characteristic features
as all other international channels. It has foreign capital,
mixed production and global broadcasting. Therefore, the same
regulations that are applicable to the rest of international
channels on subscription TV should be implemented."
Marcel Granier, CEO of 1BC group, owner of RCTV.
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Legal specifics
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Provisions and interpretations
Both private TV channel Radio Caracas Televisión and
the government predicate legal grounds to substantiate their
approaches.
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Videos
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Video footages posted on website YouTube showing recent demonstrations
in support for private TV channel Radio Caracas Televisión
(RCTV) and freedom of expression in the Venezuelan capital.
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