Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez stated that six months after a failed coup attempt to overthrow him, his government has uncovered plans for another military coup. On Saturday in Caracas, Chavez told government supporters that security officials had obtained evidence indicating a conspiracy was underway to topple his government within the next week. Chavez did not provide further details about the alleged coup but expressed confidence that a coup plot had been thwarted. He mentioned that intelligence agents had searched the home of Enrique Tejera Paris, a former foreign minister whom he accused of leading the conspiracy. Tejera, an elderly man, has not been arrested, but investigations into him are ongoing.
Venezuelan President: Government Discovers Another Plot for a Military Coup
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the discovery of a new coup plot against his government, just six months after a previous failed coup. He claims that security forces have evidence of a conspiracy to overthrow him imminently, implicating former foreign minister Enrique Tejera Paris. This situation highlights ongoing political instability in Venezuela.
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Hugo Chavez announced a thwarted military coup plot against his government in Venezuela.
- Hugo Chavez announce military coup plot
- intelligence agents search Enrique Tejera Paris
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The Venezuelan government remains vigilant against perceived threats to its stability.
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