Ministry advancing violence investigations into Globovision and RCTV

www.vheadline.com Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2003 By: Robert Rudnicki

Infrastructure (Minfra) Minister Diosdado Cabello has announced that investigations into Globovision and RCTV are the most advanced out of the several similar investigations launched several weeks ago into privately-owned TV stations accused of breaking broadcasting regulations by screening violence at inappropriate times and refusing to show commercials, instead broadcasting opposition advertisements.

However, the Minister refused to give a date when the investigations may be completed by, saying only that the Ministry has 120 days in which to come to its conclusion regarding the probe. before having to announce its findings.

If the stations are found to be in breach of regulations then they could face stiff fines, a suspension of their licenses or the complete withdrawal of the broadcasting rights.