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Venezuelan Government Arrests Chávez Opponent
CARACAS -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez moved to jail a prominent opposition figure for the second time in recent weeks, an apparent bid to tighten his grip on power amid a sharp downturn in economic growth.
Raúl Baduel, a former defense minister-turned-Chávez-critic, was arrested on corruption charges Thursday, according to Mr. Baduel's lawyer, Omar Mora Tosta, and government officials. Mr. Mora Tosta says the charges are unfounded.
The arrest comes after the Venezuelan attorney general on March 19 sought a court order to arrest Manuel Rosales, a former state governor who ran against Mr. Chávez in the 2006 presidential elections, on corruption charges. The arrest warrant hasn't yet been issued. Representatives for Mr. Rosales said he has gone into hiding, and that the allegations against him are unfounded.
Oh boy...
Originally posted by generalissimoMaybe George W Bush could run for president in Venezuela. He did such a great job here in America, I'm sure Mr. Chavez wouldn't have a chance in an election! 😀
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[b]Venezuelan Government Arrests Chávez Opponent
CARACAS -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez moved to jail a prominent opposition figure for the second time in recent weeks, an apparent bid to tighten his grip on power amid a sharp downturn in economic growth.
Raúl Baduel, a former d ...[text shortened]... id he has gone into hiding, and that the allegations against him are unfounded.
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I don't know much about this Chavez guy's policies but at least he oposes America's imperealistic designs, at least he is not afraid to reject America as the saviour of their nation (he understands that America is interested in exploiting Venezuala's resources (as happens with Iran and as America does in Iraq))
Originally posted by bill718If your point is to recycle US presidents, Jimmy Carter would be better for choice, as they prefer strong socialists in Venezuela.
Maybe George W Bush could run for president in Venezuela. He did such a great job here in America, I'm sure Mr. Chavez wouldn't have a chance in an election! 😀
In fact, the surprise would be if he and Chavez were not already dear mates.