Venezuela shuts down CNN for �misinterpreting & distorting truth�
Venezuela�s media watchdog has ordered CNN�s Spanish-language channel off the air across
the country, accusing it of engaging in a propaganda war.
Nicolas Maduro said earlier the channel is �sticking its nose� in the country�s
internal affairs and �manipulating� information.
The Venezuelan National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) has opened an �administrative
sanctioning proceeding� against the CNN Espa�ol news channel for allegedly attempting
to violate the �peace and democratic stability� of the country.
The sanctions were imposed �due to the content� that has been disseminated by the international
news outlet in a �systematic and repeated way� in the channel�s daily programming,
said a statement released by Conatel.
� Conatel Venezuela (@Conatel) 15 February 2017
Conatel has ruled that CNN�s reporting often �lacks proof� and fuels a �climate of
intolerance� by distorting the truth in an �inadequate manner� � in contradiction
to the provisions of article 58 of the Venezuelan constitution, which states that everyone has
the right to timely and impartial information.
The move comes after a joint investigation by CNN and CNN Espa�ol claimed to have uncovered
serious irregularities in the issuing of Venezuelan passports and visas inside the embassy in
Baghdad.
On February 6, CNN Espa�ol broadcast a report fingering Venezuelan Vice President Tareck
El Aissami as one of those allegedly responsible for the scheme.
The Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Delcy Rodriguez, accused CNN of launching a �propaganda war�
against her country, after the channel reported about alleged passports sales to people linked
to terrorism and drug trafficking.
She accused the channel of spreading �an absolute lie� calling such an approach �a
pity.�
�CNN en Espa�ol launched a psychological warfare operation, a war propaganda operation,
mounted absolutely on falsehoods,� she said.
Rodriguez also demanded action from the broadcast authorities and the legal team.
Prior to Conatel�s announcement, President Nicolas Maduro indicated that he wants the
channel �out� of the country for its �manipulation� of news.
�CNN, do not get into the affairs of Venezuelans.
I want CNN well away from here.
Outside of Venezuela.
Do not put your nose in Venezuela,� Maduro said, as cited by El Nacional.
�Some media like CNN tried to manipulate.
They cannot manipulate!
That is our business, of
the Venezuelans.�
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