Venezuelan scientists under free speech threat

Miguel has been covering for some time how the prominent Venezuelan physicist Dr. Claudio Mendoza has been demoted for writing an article poking fun at the Venezuelan government.

To read Miguels coverage click here.

Below is an editorial and news article that was published in the April 12, 2007 issue of Nature. For those who don't know Nature is one of the most widely read and prestigious scientific journals in the world. I expect the IVIC directors to write a rebuttal in next weeks issue.

Editorial click here.

News article click here.