Dictator Hugo Chavez defends his decision to take over Radio Caracas Television:
Chavez said his refusal to renew the license of Radio Caracas Television, which went off the air at midnight Sunday, is “a sovereign, legitimate decision in which there is no argument.”
He apparently has both supporters and detractors…
Thousands of Venezuelans — both Chavez supporters and opponents — staged separate marches in Caracas on Tuesday. The Chavez opponents chanted “freedom!” while government supporters said they were in the streets to reject an opposition attempt to stir up violence.
When the oil revenue dries up, either due to a falling worldwide oil prices or poor maintenance of Venezuelan fields, Chavez will be a “goner”.
