Venezuela's socialist leader said he has information that leaders of the political opposition were meeting with U.S. advisers in Puerto Rico to discuss how to prevent a referendum on term limits from passing.
"I'm investigating the possible presence of a U.S. Embassy official in Caracas at this meeting," said Chavez, without naming the official. "If I confirm it, I will throw him out of the country.
The referendum — which may take place as early as February — could allow Chavez to run for re-election indefinitely.
"I'm investigating the possible presence of a U.S. Embassy official in Caracas at this meeting," said Chavez, without naming the official. "If I confirm it, I will throw him out of the country.
The referendum — which may take place as early as February — could allow Chavez to run for re-election indefinitely.
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