Report : Judiciary and legislature lack independence in dealings with president . Comment: President Hugo Chavez 's critics cite trumped-up charges , punishing of media . Chavez credited for observing rights regarding economic , social , cultural matters .
Report : Judiciary and legislature lack independence in dealings with president . `` Punitive power of the state '' is used against political opponents , report says . President Hugo Chavez 's critics cite trumped-up charges , punishing of media . Chavez credited for observing rights regarding economic , social , cultural matters .