Criticism Televen was neutral in their political views until the arrival of Hugo Chávez, when it became a critic of the government. After the 2004 recall referendum, Televen has attempted to return to its neutral status by cancelling the political opinion program hosted by journalist Marta Colomina, who is a fierce critic of the government. Due to the decline of advertisement prices in television because of the two-month-long general strike, it has forced the network (along with some of its national and regional competitors) to lose some of their independence by accepting advertising from the Brazilian sect Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. In 2005, Televen presented evidence to the Venezuelan courts of an alleged deal involving advertising costs between its principal competitors, RCTV and Venevisión. Because Televen decided to become neutral, many in the Venezuelan Opposition and Anti-Chávez groups criticized Televen of submitting to Chávez. Opposition criticism increased against Televen during the closure of RCTV. Many in the opposition criticized Televen of not supporting freedom of speech because Televen, and its rival Venevisión did not speak out against the closure of RCTV. Many view Televen secretly supported the closure since it would make it the second most watched television network , originally it was third after Venevisión (second most watched) and RCTV (the most watched channel). By 2010, Televen became the most watched TV network in Venezuela, beating Venevision and the state TV channels (VTV, TVes and ViVe). Telemundo's soap opera Más Sabe el Diablo is the most watched serial in the country. News and broadcastsEl Noticiero Televen (The Televen Newscast) is the current newscast of Televen. It is broadcast four times a day (6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 10:00 PM), except for Sundays, when it only comes on during important events such as elections. Programs 100% Venezuela Al Rojo Vivo La Bomba Campaña de valores Chataing Diálogo con Entre Periodistas José Vicente hoy Misión Emilio El Noticiero ¿Quién Quiere Ser Millonario? Regiones Responsabilidad social Se ha dicho El show de Maite Tu voz estéreo Un minuto para ganar Vitrina En ConstrucionSeries 5 viudas sueltas El Chavo del Ocho Como dice el dicho CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Miami CSI: NY Decisiones Grachi Happy Tree Friends La hora Warner Law & Order La Magia de Sofia Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real Mujeres Asesinas La rosa de Guadalupe Rosas y espinas The Simpsons Voces del más