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Former London Mayor Will Advise Chávez

'Red Ken' seals urban planning deal nixed by his successor

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 28, 2008 6:08 AM CDT

(Newser) – Ken Livingstone, London's mayor from 2000 until his election defeat this May, has found a new job: consultant to Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chávez. "Red Ken," who has long been a supporter of the socialist president, will advise pro-government mayors on urban planning,...   Read full story »

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