Hugo Chavez Venezuelan Military Targets Chávez Critics In Its Ranks -- McClatchy News
Venezuelan army officers and soldiers are upset by a military order that requires the reporting of all comments critical of President Hugo Chávez.
Venezuela is clamping down on criticism of Hugo Chávez that circulates through the military ranks.
Officers and soldiers in the Venezuelan army must now report messages considered offensive, critical or contrary to the government, according to a recent official order.
The crackdown on critical comments comes as Chávez is tightening his grip on the country by targeting opponents, questioning the loyalty of former supporters, and nationalizing the economy.
The military measure, which has no precedent, is generating fear in the ranks and violates Venezuelan law, experts and analysts said.
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My Comment: Hugo Chavez's paranoia for the entire world to see.