Chavez victorious in bid to stay in power
Published: 16 February, 2009, 06:28
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez has won a referendum to eliminate term limits, enabling him to run again for president in 2012.
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Published: 16 February, 2009, 06:28
Venezuela's Hugo Chavez has won a referendum to eliminate term limits, enabling him to run again for president in 2012.
