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Venezuela: Protests, Chavez and the Constitutional Referendum
Nov 8, 2007 | 23:12 GMT
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Summary
Venezuelan college students continued their protests Nov. 8 despite armed attacks on protesters at various universities ahead of a controversial referendum Dec. 2. Though the protests show little sign of letting up and enjoy support from the Roman Catholic Church and at least some military elements, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is in a good position to deal with the threat to his rule.
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