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Spanish company could not own 25 percent of a media outlet in the United States, where Viacom is based. The move was read as a message from the government to keep television licenses in the hands of Spanish companies. It also came as a surprise to many in the industry, particularly given then-recent actions in the United States to selectively allow increased foreign ownership in the broadcasting sector.
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