Venezuela's Chavez at War with News Agencies Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's sharp criticism of his nation's news media has provoked attacks on reporters at pro-Chavez events. Now he's ordering TV stations to cover his speeches. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.

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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's sharp criticism of his nation's news media has provoked attacks on reporters at pro-Chavez events. Now he's ordering TV stations to cover his speeches. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.