CNN reports how Chavez is looking more and more like Lenin.

CARACAS, Venezuela (CNN) — As thousands of students marched in the streets in support, a Venezuelan television channel denied accusations that it was inciting violence against the government.

President Hugo Chavez’s administration shut down one station that was critical of him, and has opened an investigation into the remaining opposition station, Globovision.

Globovision’s director, Alberto Ravell, was unimpressed. “We are not going to change our editorial line that we are not afraid of the threats from this government,” he told CNN.

Chavez’s government is so extreme that it even attacked CNN for showing the world anti-government protests. Minister of Communication Willian Lara said that “CNN lies to Venezuela,” adding that he worries that journalism is being used “to present political propaganda under the guise of news, in a systematic manner.”

What’s even more amazing is the number of other South American nations that are supporting Chavez like Bolivia’s new president, for example. What’s happening?

Will socialism win Latin America?