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Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:20 |
CARACAS (AFX) - President Hugo Chavez, in power since 1999 and sworn in for a new six-year term today, said he wants to amend Venezuela's constitution to let presidents seek an indefinite number of consecutive terms.Venezuela's constitution currently allows two consecutive terms, which would make this Chavez's last -- unless the law is changed.'We are writing the proposed reform on indefinite presidential reelection; if the majority of the people reject it, I will be the first to applaud that,' said Chavez.'The important thing is that the people will make the decision,' Chavez added.newsdesk@afxnews.comafp/twCOPYRIGHTCopyright AFX News Limited 2006. All rights reserved.The copying, republication or redistribution of AFX News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of AFX News.AFX News and AFX Financial News Logo are registered trademarks of AFX News Limited
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