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February 12, 2009

Venezuela Arrests Soldiers Accused Of Coup Attempt
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In news from Venezuela, President Hugo Chavez says his government has
arrested some active duty soldiers believed to be plotting a coup. In a
television interview Chavez said. "We’ve arrested some active duty
soldiers who were in contact with a soldier on the run in the United
States… sending messages about a so-called "operation independence.” The
alleged coup attempt comes days ahead of Sunday’s referendum on
constitutional reform to lift term limits for the president and all
elected officials.



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