Chavez backers rally to end Venezuela term limits

[EFerrari]

By RACHEL JONES
Associated Press Writer

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Tens of thousands of Venezuelans clad in red flooded the streets of the capital on Thursday, saying a referendum that would end term limits is the only way President Hugo Chavez can complete what he calls a socialist revolution.

Nearby, a few hundred opponents rallied in a square after the government denied their request to mount a giant march across the city, as they did last weekend. They have fought Chavez in a bitter struggle that culminates in Sunday's vote, which is expected to be close.

Supporters jumped and screamed as Chavez rode through the crowd atop a red truck. They danced to salsa music booming from sound trucks, then listened rapt as Chavez addressed them.

"I have four years left in government," he said to boos. But if the amendment is approved, he said, "the horizon will change for the rest of the century."

http://www.miamiherald.com/news/world/AP/story/901511.html

This is an interesting artifact.

[Judi Lynn]

1. Elizabeth, this article should also get posted in LBN. Are you still awake?

There's still time to post it under the 12 hour limit.

Thanks for posting it here in this forum. It would be great to share with the big crowd at LBN, too.

Really, REALLY funny how this is orchestrated, isn't it? You can start on ANY topic regarding Venezuela at all from AP and Reuters, and it will end up the same way. It's spectacular. This one is a perfect example.

Assholes!

[EFerrari]

2. Hi, Judi Lynn. I thought it was a perfect example, too.

:hi: