Hugo Chavez given Venezuela journalism prize

June 07, 2013 01:18

The late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been awarded the country's National Journalism Prize even though he was accused of persecuting the press during his 14 years in power.

The National Journalism Prize Foundation says in a statement today that its jury voted unanimously to give Chavez the prize because he gave voice to "the oppressed of the world" and fought a "constant battle against media lies."

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