Monday, March 16, 2009

Venezuela's Chavez takes over opposition-run ports

CARACAS - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered the military to take over the country's ports and airports, a move aimed at gaining control of installations run by opposition-ruled state governments.

The self-styled revolutionary in recent months has removed regional leaders' control of services such as hospitals and police forces, sparking accusations he is undermining opposition elected officials and concentrating his hold on power.

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