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Chavez Cuts TV Debate After Row With Writer

Program suspended after challenge Vargas Llosa

By Amelia Atlas,  Newser User

Posted May 31, 2009 7:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez cancelled an edition of his TV show after a confrontation with famous Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, reports the BBC. Chavez had challenged Vargas Llosa to hold a televised debate with pro-Chavez academics. In a volley of insults, Vargas Llosa responded...   Read full story »

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