Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists have condemned the Venezuelan government for withdrawing the licenses of thirty-four radio stations on alleged “administrative grounds.” A majority of the stations shut down had aired criticisms of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Venezuela’s Public Works Minister claimed the stations were shut down because they violated regulations by failing to update their registrations or allowing their licenses to expire. Meanwhile, on Monday about thirty-five members of a Venezuelan party that supports Chavez stormed the head office of Globovision, an opposition television station. Venezuela’s Interior Minister said the government “energetically rejects” any violent actions.