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Venezuela: Chavez and His Referendum

Feb 16, 2009 | 20:28 GMT

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Summary

Venezuelans' approval of a constitutional referendum eliminating term limits for elected officials Feb. 15 will give Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez additional room to maneuver. With harsh economic realities looming, however, Chavez's honeymoon is destined to be relatively short.

Venezuelans have passed a referendum eliminating term limits for elected officials -- a move that is sure to give Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez more room to maneuver....

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