RIP RCTV

Mon28May2007

09:56 H | Topics: Controversia - TV - Venezuela

While most in the United States are remembering those who fought on behalf of their country today, in Venezuela many are remembering Radio Caracas Television which officially went off the air yesterday at midnight. The station did not have its license renewed by President Hugo Chavez, who stated that the station was a haven for those who opposed him. The station is now a public service channel. People on both sides of the issue performed their public service by hitting the streets of Venezuela. Hundreds of protesters gathered at the station's headquarters to protest the shutdown and red-clad government supporters gathered elsewhere to show support for the measure. Protests were not limited to Venezuela. About 400 people gathered in front of the Venezuelan embassy in El Salvador to protest the station shutdown.