CARACAS, Venezuela ? The editor of a Venezuelan weekly newspaper turned himself in to authorities Tuesday while facing an investigation over a front-page photomontage that angered allies of President Hugo Chavez.
The editor of the weekly 6to Poder, Leocenis Garcia, surrendered at a military post in western Zulia state and was turned over to intelligence officials, defense lawyer Pedro Aranguren said.
Authorities had sought Garcia while investigating him on charges of insulting public officials and instigating hatred. Garcia insists he is innocent, Aranguren told the Venezuelan television channel Globovision.
The newspaper recently landed in trouble when it published a photomontage referring to "Chavez's women in power." It depicted the Supreme Court president, the elections chief and four other prominent women officials as cabaret dancers in revealing skirts and high heels.
An accompanying article suggested that various top officials who hold independent offices have become subordinates of Chavez.
Supreme Court President Luisa Estella Morales condemned the image and article as offensive to women and an attack on public institutions. Pro-Chavez lawmakers also strongly criticized the newspaper.
A judge had ordered 6to Poder to temporarily stop publishing on Aug. 20 after it put out the issue. But the court lifted that order Monday, allowing the weekly to resume publishing.
Its director, Dinora Giron, was arrested Aug. 21 and was released two days later. She also faces investigation on criminal charges of insulting public officials, instigating hatred and publicly offending women.
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