Director of Venezuelan weekly accused of slander

[Bacchus39]

Source: AP

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) —
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Prosecutors claim Dinorah Giron, director of Sexto Poder, committed the crimes by allowing the Aug. 20 publication of an edition that called attention to several women who head public institutions widely perceived as subservient to Chavez's government.

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She has been prohibited from publicly discussing her case or leaving the country, according to a statement released by the Attorney General's Office. She must appear before a judge once every 15 days as prosecutors proceed with the case against her, it said.

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The charges against Giron stem from the publication on Sunday of an edition carrying an adulterated photograph of six public servants including the president of Venezuela's Supreme Court, director of the country's elections council and its top anti-corruption official.

The satirical photograph depicting the women as cabaret dancers appeared under a headline reading: "The Powerful Women of the Revolution," a reference to the political movement led by Chavez.



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[COLGATE4]

1. So much for the 'freedom of the press' that the Chavezistas are so

fond of touting.

[Bacchus39]

2. I don't believe they are opposed to this repressive measure from Chavez

they support him in every instance.