Past haunts Venezuelan opposition ahead of election
Past haunts Venezuelan opposition ahead of election
by AFP
Tuesday, 09 April 2013, 10 : 10 am
Caracas: The final stretch of Venezuela's race to replace Hugo Chavez coincides with a delicate anniversary for the opposition: 11 years since a brief coup against the late leftist leader.
Acting President Nicolas Maduro used it as a foil against opposition rival Henrique Capriles at a campaign rally on Monday, accusing him of being "the same" as coup leader Pedro Carmona.
"They won't return!" the crowd chanted, recalling the events of April 11-13, 2002, when the head of the chamber of commerce was briefly installed as president until loyal troops brought Chavez, the elected leader, back to power.
For 14 years, Chavez trounced his rivals at the ballot box, winning his last election in October against Capriles.
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