President Chavez has been accused of creating an intimidatory climate for journalists, while some private media have been accused of being involved in the opposition movement against him.

BBC: Venezuela profile

Mr Hague said the Argentine government, led by President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, had rejected diplomatic dialogue in favour of "a pattern of bullying and intimidatory behaviour towards the Falkland Islands".

BBC: William Hague: Argentina bullying Falklands