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2007-12-03 Caribbean-Latin America

Chvez supporters, opponents both claim early victory

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Posted by Steve White 2007-12-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Chavez's vote defeated! BBC
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has narrowly lost a referendum on controversial constitutional changes.

Voters rejected the sweeping reforms by a margin of 51% to 49%, the chief of the National Electoral Council said.

Mr Chavez described the defeat as a "photo finish", and urged followers not to turn it into a point of conflict.

Correspondents say the opposition could barely hide their delight and that the victory will put the brakes on Mr Chavez's "Socialist revolution".

Posted by 3dc 2007-12-03 00:44|| 2007-12-03 00:44|| Front Page Top

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