Free speech in Venezuela is toast

Venezuela: Opposition Leader Convicted for Criticizing Government | Human Rights Watch: "The conviction of Oswaldo Álvarez Paz for disseminating 'false information' - on the basis of his criticism of the Chávez government - is a move against free speech in Venezuela, Human Rights Watch said today. Venezuela should revoke its law that criminalizes disseminating 'false information,' Human Rights Watch said." Come on. When this is done it is more than a move. It is a suppression and an affront to freedom. Chavez has other problems. This is not one he needs.

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