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Chavez gets his wish, though not how he intended
In 2009, Chavez had reforms passed that ended term limits. This allowed Chavez to be "President for Life." It turns out that is exactly what happened.
Venezuelans have voted to lift limits on terms in office for elected officials, allowing President Hugo Chavez to stand for re-election. With 94% of votes counted, 54% backed an end to term limits, a National Electoral Council official said.
“The doors of the future are wide open,” Mr Chavez shouted from the balcony of the Miraflores presidential palace after the results were announced.
“In 2012 there will be presidential elections, and unless God decides otherwise, unless the people decide otherwise, this soldier is already a candidate.”
Crowds of the president’s supporters filled in the streets, letting off fireworks, waving red flags and honking car horns.
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http://eideard.com/2009/02/16/venezuelan-leader-wins-key-electoral-reform
“The doors of the future are wide open,” Mr Chavez shouted from the balcony of the Miraflores presidential palace after the results were announced.
“In 2012 there will be presidential elections, and unless God decides otherwise, unless the people decide otherwise, this soldier is already a candidate.”
Crowds of the president’s supporters filled in the streets, letting off fireworks, waving red flags and honking car horns.
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http://eideard.com/2009/02/16/venezuelan-leader-wins-key-electoral-reform
