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Viewing cable 07SANTIAGO870, CHILEAN MEDIA CRITICAL OF RCTV CLOSURE

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07SANTIAGO870 2007-05-29 21:51 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Santiago
VZCZCXYZ0014
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHSG #0870/01 1492151
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 292151Z MAY 07
FM AMEMBASSY SANTIAGO
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 1555
INFO RUEHBO/AMEMBASSY BOGOTA 1747
RUEHBR/AMEMBASSY BRASILIA 3653
RUEHBU/AMEMBASSY BUENOS AIRES 0320
RUEHCV/AMEMBASSY CARACAS 1405
RUEHPE/AMEMBASSY LIMA 5097
RUEHQT/AMEMBASSY QUITO 1713
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
UNCLAS SANTIAGO 000870 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR R, WHA/BSC, WHA/PDA, IIP/G/WHA, INR/R/MR, INR/IAA 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KMDR KPAO OPRC KIPR PGOV CI
SUBJECT: CHILEAN MEDIA CRITICAL OF RCTV CLOSURE 
 
 
1. SUMMARY:  Chilean dailies gave prominent coverage to the closing 
of RCTV in Venezuela, including critical editorials in influential 
El Mercurio and conservative La Tercera.  With the exception of one 
Socialist Party Senator, leading political figures expressed 
opposition to Chavez's efforts to eliminate freedom of expression in 
Venezuela.  Excerpts from May 26-28 follow.  End Summary. 
 
Editorials Blast Chavez 
----------------------- 
 
2.  On May 27, conservative, influential, newspaper-of-record "El 
Mercurio" (Sun. circ. 260,108): "Venezuela, a Concern in the 
Continent," stated: 
 
"The concern in the continent (over RCTV) has been widely 
manifested....  Organizations such as Human Rights Watch, the 
Inter-American Press Association, the International Radio and 
Television Association, and the U.S. and Chilean Senates...among 
many others have expressed their concern.  The Catholic Church and 
public opinion in Venezuela have also raised their voice against 
Chavez' decision....  Even supporters of the Chavez regime prefer to 
have the freedom to criticize and warn about the threat of an 
excessive concentration of power....  The closure of RCTC marks 
before and after the alarming deterioration of Venezuela's 
democracy." 
 
3.  On May 27, conservative, independent "La Tercera" (Sun. circ. 
222,084: "Attack on Freedom of Expression in Venezuela," published: 
 
"Although Venezuela is sovereign to follow the policies it deems 
best for its development, there is no question that the successful 
operation of a democratic system requires an adequate counterbalance 
to prevent an eventual abuse of power and promote the debate of 
ideas.  But for this to happen it is key to have respect for freedom 
of expression and the press....  The closure of RCTV in Venezuela is 
a concern because of the path that country has begun -- threatening 
one of the fundamental pillars of any democratic system:  freedom of 
expression." 
 
4.  On May 27, "La Tercera" printed a Staff Opinion column 
identified by the acronym JPI:  "closing RCTV is a threat to a key 
element of democracy: The open market of ideas of which John Milton 
spoke about and is necessary to distinguish between right and 
wrong." 
 
Critical Headlines 
------------------ 
 
5.  Conservative, influential newspaper-of-record "El Mercurio" 
(circ. 129,000): 
 
 "Chavez Government Criticized in all Latin America for Closing 
RCTV" (5/29); "Closing of Television Station Strengthens Hugo 
Chavez' Media Power in Venezuela" (5/27); "U.S. Senate Asks OAS to 
Act over Closure of Venezuelan TV" (5/26); "Television Director 
Accuses Venezuela of Totalitarianism" (5/28); "Hugo Chavez Closes 
RCTV at Midnight after Incidents and Massive Demonstrations" (5/28); 
"RCTV director Marcel Granier:  'We are in the Hands of a 
Militaristic, Abusive, and Domineering Government" (5/27). 
 
6.  Conservative, independent "La Tercera" (circ. 101,000): 
 
"Chavez Closes RCTV in spite of Demonstrations for Freedom of 
Expression" (5/27); "Cristina Marcano, author of Chavez' biography: 
'Closing RCTV is a Key Decision for Chavez Political Project'" 
(5/27); "Chavez now Controls 10 of the 12 Television Stations" 
(5/29). 
 
Political Figures Speak Out 
--------------------------- 
 
7.  Senate President Eduardo Frei (DC): 
 
"Although the Venezuelan government has the right (to close RCTV), 
no one can ignore the fact that this decision is an obstacle to 
freedom of expression and information."  (Government-owned, 
editorially independent, 5/28, "La Nacion") 
 
8.  Former Foreign Affairs Minister Ignacio Walker: 
 
 "The Christian Democratic Party is not part of any axis opposing 
the Venezuelan process, but this process is moving toward a 
self-centered (oriented) regime that does not coincide with the 
normal functioning of a representative democracy." (Conservative, 
independent, Sat. circ. 195,626, 5/26, "La Tercera") 
 
9.  The GOC is aware that any opinion regarding RCTV could have 
negative repercussions in its relation with Venezuela and has chosen 
not to comment on the matter.  Minister to the Presidency Jose 
Antonio Viera Gallo reiterated that Chile's foreign policy is based 
on the principle of non-intervention in other countries. ("El 
Mercurio" 5/28) 
 
10. Government coalition congressmen and party leaders want the GOC 
to formally protest President Chavez's closing RCTV on the grounds 
that it violates freedom of expression.  Christian Democratic Party 
(PDC) National Secretary Moiss Valenzuela underscored, "In the 
past, we expected international action to uphold freedom and human 
rights in Chile; today we also hope for a strong commitment for 
freedom in Venezuela."  Opposition RN Senator Sergio Romero called 
on OAS Secretary General Jos Miguel Insulza to take action and 
activate the "democratic clause" in international treaties. ("El 
Mercurio," 5/29) 
 
11.  As the sole voice defending Chavez's closure of RCTV, Socialist 
Party Senator Alejandro Navarro stated in a letter-to-the-Editor 
that the decision was a sovereign and legal action.  He emphasized 
that RCTV had violated the laws of corporate responsibility and 
Venezuela's constitution by supporting the attempted coup in April 
2002. ("El Mercurio," 5/28) 
 
KELLY