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Chavez Takes Over Highways, Airports

Key transport links now in federal hands, weakening anti-Chavez governors

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 13, 2009 5:06 AM CDT

(Newser) – Venezuela's national assembly has voted to transfer control of the country's ports, highways and airports to President Hugo Chavez, reports the BBC. Critics say switching control of transport links from state to federal level is unconstitutional and will further weaken mayors and governors opposed to Chavez. The president's backers say the move will help guarantee public services to all Venezuelans.

Hugo Chavez greets supporters as he arrives  to inaugurate a new bridge linking Caracas with its main international airport and seaport.
Hugo Chavez greets supporters as he arrives to inaugurate a new bridge linking Caracas with its main international airport and seaport.   (AP Photo/Gregorio Marrero)
Hugo Chavez holds a national flag a ceremony at LaGuaira port near Caracas lat month.
Hugo Chavez holds a national flag a ceremony at LaGuaira port near Caracas lat month.   (AP Photo/Miraflores Press Office, Juan Carlos Solorzano)
Hugo Chavez waves to supporters from the presidential palace after a referendum lifted term limits last month.
Hugo Chavez waves to supporters from the presidential palace after a referendum lifted term limits last month.   (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Guest
Mar 13, 2009 6:32 AM CDT
Four legs good, two legs bad..
BackAgain
Mar 13, 2009 5:40 AM CDT
Ya it is for your own good. Shut up an sit down. Sound like anybody here?
Guest
Mar 13, 2009 1:31 AM CDT
I see someone finally discovered how to spell wingnut, dumbass!

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