Reply #55: Did you not read the open letter to John Kerry written by a Venezuelan?

[Judi Lynn]

From that letter:

Prior to President Chavez' administration, there were hosts of political prisoners in Venezuela. Yet since Chavez has been in office, there have been no political prisoners. This is a fact documented by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, and even the US State Department's Country Report on Venezuela. And more power is in the hands of the Venezuelan people than ever before. Finally, under Chavez' governance, more Venezuelans actually have a say in their government and feel a part of their country's progress, development and political process.
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http://www.counterpunch.org/golinger03242004.html

What authorities do you have more credible than this citizen, and Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, and the U.S. State Department's Country Report on Venezuela?