Calling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression.

Supports members of the media in Venezuela who are facing an assault on their rights to freedoms of the press, speech, and expression.

Expresses concern regarding the announcement of Venezuelan President Chavez not to renew the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV), and calls upon the government of Venezuela to reverse the decision not to renew RCTV's license.

Urges the government of Venezuela to: (1) create an independent body to assign and renew broadcasting licenses in Venezuela; and (2) respect the rights of freedom of expression for all Venezuelans.

Calls upon the government of Venezuela to respect the rights of an independent media.