Chavez threatens opposition Mayor and Governor with police intervention

June 16, 2003

Hugo Chavez was his usual Dicatorial self on his Sunday nationwide address, threatening to intervene the police of Caracas as well as that of Miranda state, proving once again thta his concept of separation of powers is flimsy at best. Even funnier, if t were not so grotesque, the President accused the Governor of Miranda State Enrique Mendoza of “having” armored vehicles and he clarified that that was the reason why he had anti-tank missiles surrounding the presidential palace. Chavez’ speech was clearly aimed at one of the biggest leaders of the opposition. Mendoza is the leading candidate in the polls together with Henrique Salas Romer. Chavez’ threat to violate the law, also violates the agreement signed between the Government and the opposition in May, but what else is new? Separately the Mayor of the Metropolitan area said Cahvez’ threat was absurd, after all the military intervention of his police has never ceased.

This entry was posted on June 16, 2003 at 6:43 pm and is filed under Venezuela.

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