After the Supreme Court of Venezuela dismissed the charges against military officers related to the coup in April, violent clashes occurred around the Supreme Court. During this coup, President Hugo Chavez was briefly ousted. Chavez's supporters, who demanded that the military officers be prosecuted, clashed with soldiers protecting the Supreme Court when it issued its ruling late Wednesday. Soldiers used tear gas to disperse the crowd. The Supreme Court of Venezuela announced that there was not enough evidence to prosecute two admirals and two generals accused of aiding in the planning and execution of the coup. President Chavez had stated on Sunday that he would not tolerate any ruling in favor of the officers. However, on Tuesday he said that he respects the Supreme Court's ruling and urged his supporters to remain calm.
Chavez Says He Respects Supreme Court Ruling
The Venezuelan Supreme Court dismissed charges against military officers involved in an April coup, leading to violent protests from President Chavez's supporters. Chavez, who was briefly ousted during the coup, initially expressed intolerance for rulings favoring the officers but later stated he respects the court's decision and called for calm among his supporters.
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Chavez respects Supreme Court ruling on military officers involved in coup amid violent clashes.
- Hugo Chavez announce military officers
- Hugo Chavez respect Supreme Court ruling
- Supreme Court of Venezuela dismiss charges against military officers
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Chavez's respect for the Supreme Court ruling amid violent protests indicates a complex power dynamic.
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