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Viewing cable 07SANTIAGO859, CHILEAN MEDIA VIGILANT ABOUT RCTV CLOSURE

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07SANTIAGO859 2007-05-25 22:29 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Santiago
VZCZCXYZ0017
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHSG #0859/01 1452229
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 252229Z MAY 07
FM AMEMBASSY SANTIAGO
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 1542
INFO RUEHBO/AMEMBASSY BOGOTA 1743
RUEHBR/AMEMBASSY BRASILIA 3651
RUEHBU/AMEMBASSY BUENOS AIRES 0318
RUEHCV/AMEMBASSY CARACAS 1403
RUEHPE/AMEMBASSY LIMA 5093
RUEHQT/AMEMBASSY QUITO 1711
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
UNCLAS SANTIAGO 000859 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR R, WHA/BSC, WHA/PDA 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KMDR KPAO OPRC KIPR PGOV CI
SUBJECT: CHILEAN MEDIA VIGILANT ABOUT RCTV CLOSURE 
 
 
1.  SUMMARY: Chilean media coverage of the upcoming cancellation of 
Radio Caracas TV's concession has increased noticeably in recent 
weeks.  While the GOC has not commented publicly on the RCTV issue, 
newspaper editorials have argued against Chavez's undemocratic 
actions and interference in the region.  Given the level of public 
attention, well read Chileans undoubtedly are aware of Chavez's 
power play to control Venezuela's media.  End Summary. 
 
2.  Influential newspaper-of-record "El Mercurio" has been at the 
forefront in Chile reporting on developments in Venezuela and 
Chavez's plans to close RCTV.  On May 20, the newspaper ran a 
seven-page compendium from Latin American dailies that form the 
"Groupo de Diarios America (GDA)."  Titled "The Chavez Phenomenon," 
the report marked the beginning of regular reporting on Chavez' 
activities in other countries.  Highlighted activities included: 
 
-- "The signing of eight cooperation agreements last year, ranging 
from defense to education, the purchase of Bolivia's treasury bonds, 
the installation of 100 radio stations in rural communities, and 
5,000 scholarships to study in Caracas or Havana, are just some 
examples of the assistance that Venezuela has provided Bolivia, the 
country where Chavez is exerting the largest degree of influence. 
 
-- "Venezuela will donate over US$2 million to Bolivia in sports 
implementation, ranging from exercise machines to soccer balls.  Due 
to the lack of electricity in rural areas, Chavez also donated 2,000 
solar panels to help eliminate illiteracy in 1,800 rural 
communities. 
 
-- "In Peru, Chavez has forged an alliance with regional authorities 
by providing medical assistance, support for small businesses, and 
scholarships to study in Caracas or Havana. 
 
-- "The association between the Venezuelan and Brazilian state oil 
companies, the array of agreements and growing trade between the two 
countries make the Lula-Chavez dispute over regional leadership 
unimportant.  The fact is that Chavez has become a key investor for 
President Lula. 
 
-- "Political analyst Gonzalo Meza says Chile is of strategic 
interest for Venezuela, because it is a valid interlocutor with 
Pacific axis countries -- Peru, Colombia, and Mexico -- and the 
Atlantic alliance formed by Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil.  He adds 
that many in Chile do not follow the liberal model promoted by the 
Lagos and Bachelet administrations or the one promoted by the Cuban 
Revolution, and therefore look at the Venezuelan process with 
interest. 
 
3.  A May 23 editorial in "El Mercurio", "Chavez in Latin America," 
commented on the GDA articles, confirming Chavez' interference in 
other countries: 
 
The "Grupo de Diarios America is exploring ... Chavez' penetration 
in Latin America.  From the abundant information gathered we can see 
evidence of the so called 'social diplomacy'... which consists in 
penetrating a country's social structure by-passing the 
government....  The 'Chavistas'... advance by providing material aid 
to the poor ... offering low-income groups scholarships, health, and 
education assistance as a means to teach Venezuelan and Cuban 
political ideology....  The 'Bolivarian leader' is not only set on 
establishing in his country the 21st Socialist Revolution, he also 
wants to export it to the continent, as is evident in Bolivia and 
Ecuador.  None of this is unimportant for Chile and our authorities 
would do well in weighting it very carefully." 
 
4.  On May 24, "El Mercurio" published an op-ed by Radio Caracas TV 
Executive Director Marcel Granier entitled, "Letter to Hugo Chavez." 
 He stated, "The message is clear, Chavez' influence in the region 
is growing at a fast pace regardless of the official relations he 
might have with governments, and the Chilean administration must 
take note of it." 
 
5.  Government-owned, editorially independent, "La Nacion," on April 
25 highlighted that OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza 
criticized Venezuela by stating that while Latin America is 
gradually and consistently progressing on freedom of expression, 
recent judicial decisions to silence and threaten mass communication 
media are a concern. 
 
6.  El Mercurio reported on May 10 that the Inter-American Human 
Rights Commission (CIDH) is closely watching developments concerning 
the closure of RCTV. 
 
7.  "El Mercurio's correspondent in Caracas on April 29 in an 
 
article entitled, "RCTV's Struggle," quoted RCTV journalists: "It is 
difficult to explain the environment at the station, because as 
support for RCTV has grown in the country, the President personally 
attacks the station and those who support us," stated Miguel Angel 
Rodriguez.  "This is psychological terror," he added. 
 
KELLY