U.S. Embassy Says Not to Topple Chavez
The U.S. Embassy in Caracas warned Venezuelans against any violent effort to topple President Hugo Chavez, who survived a two-day coup in April.
The embassy said the U.S. government was concerned about rumors and ads in local media urging Venezuela’s military to oust the “constitutional and democratically elected government of Venezuela.”
The Bush administration drew criticism after seeming to acquiesce in Chavez’s temporary ouster. U.S. officials have said the administration recognizes Chavez as Venezuela’s legitimate president.
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