a coup d'état attempt
Hugo Chavez's reasons for not renewing the TV station's broadcasting license include RCTV's support of 
 in 2002. RCTV was not the only media station to support the coup but, they have been closed because many say that they are the most significant TV station of the opposition. Venevision which supported the coup at the time has recently had its license renewed for 5 more years, which many say is due for their change in their editorial stance. 
Venezuelan protests continue over closure of RCTV