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In reply to the discussion: Globovision sanctioned for ... citing the Venezuelan constitution. [View all]99th_Monkey
(19,326 posts)25. Hint: NO one is perfect
1) Gaddafi
2) "During Chávez's administration, homicide rates have more than doubled, with one NGO finding the rate to have nearly quadrupled.[339][340] The NGO found that the number of homicides increased from 6,000 in 1999 to 19,000 in 2011.[341][342] Kidnappings have also become increasingly common.[343] Caracas in 2010 had the world's highest murder rate."
3) In 2008, Chávez passed a decree designed to implement Conarepol's recommendation on the national police force ... The decree has been criticized because it was negotiated behind closed doors.
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I'm sure the CIA is "letting the Venezuelans sort all this out" on their own.
99th_Monkey
Jan 2013
#5
That was an award winning documentary. I remember back then when it happened, the
sabrina 1
Jan 2013
#13
the Ven ambassador to the US was kicked out after Ven refused the US ambassador
Bacchus4.0
Jan 2013
#33
here are the "micros" that the gov alleges incites hatred, panic, and public disorder
Bacchus4.0
Jan 2013
#7