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7. January 2011 | 05:41Chavez backers, opponents hold rallies
Supporters and opponents of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez held rival rallies yesterday to mark the start of a new parliament shorn of power by the radical socialist leader’s assumption of decree rule. (News Source: Gulf Times - 22:15:06)
Chavez backers, foes rally for Venezuela parliament
CARACAS (Reuters) - Supporters and opponents of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez traded taunts and held dueling rallies on Wednesday at the start of a new parliament shorn of power by the socialist leader’s assumption of rule by decree. (News Source: Reuters - 01:53:48)
Venezuela’s Opposition, Chavez Supporters Trade Barbs as Congress Convenes
The 98 lawmakers who back Chavez bandied abuse with 63 rivals who were elected in a Sept. 26 vote. Chavez had enjoyed near-absolute control of the single-chamber parliament since 2005, when the opposition boycotted elections alleging electoral fraud. (News Source: Bloomberg - 20:49:48)
Chavez backers, foes rally for Venezuela parliament
CARACAS (Reuters) - Supporters and opponents of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez gathered for rival rallies on Wednesday to mark the start of a new parliament shorn of power by the radical socialist leader’s assumption of decree rule. (News Source: The Star - 14:02:16)
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