Concealed in language that evokes respect for human rights,fundamental freedoms, peace, and democracy, Venezuela's NationalAssembly has drafted a draconian bill that would block foreigndonations to local non-governmental organizations(NGOs) and putsuch groups under state control. For now, Venezuela's newInternational Cooperation Law is a framework, but when filled in byPresident Hugo Chávez, it will muzzle the few voices thatstill provide a check on his creeping dictatorship.