NEW : The government 's interest was sufficient to name a representative to the broadcaster 's board , Chavez said then . The penalty is the latest salvo in long - running dispute between networks and the government . The network is fined 7.5 % of its gross income for violating the law . The government accuses the network of causing anxiety in the public . The $ 2.2 million fine will force the closure of Globovision .
NEW : The penalty is the latest salvo in long - running dispute between networks and the government . The network is fined 7.5 % of its gross income for violating the law . The government accuses the network of causing anxiety in the public . The $ 2.2 million fine will force the closure of Globovision .