The White House denies any intervention in the unrest that occurred last week in Venezuela, stating that it has explicitly informed opposition leaders in Venezuela that Washington does not support a coup against President Hugo Chavez. Yesterday, a White House spokesperson said that the political problem in the country should be resolved by the people in a peaceful, democratic manner consistent with the constitution. Meanwhile, the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) has met with President Hugo Chavez to discuss how to prevent events similar to those that occurred in the past few days. Last Friday, Mr. Chavez was ousted from office, but returned to power on Sunday. The Pope has called for peace and national reconciliation in Venezuela.
White House Denies Intervention in Venezuela - 2002-04-17
The White House has denied any involvement in the recent political unrest in Venezuela, asserting support for a peaceful resolution led by the Venezuelan people. President Hugo Chavez was briefly ousted but returned to power shortly after, prompting international calls for stability.
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📰 What Happened
The White House denied any involvement in the recent unrest in Venezuela, emphasizing support for a peaceful resolution. President Hugo Chavez was briefly ousted but returned to power shortly thereafter.
- Chavez was ousted from office on a Friday and returned to power on the following Sunday.
- The U.S. government stated it does not support a coup against Chavez.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Venezuela has a history of political turmoil, particularly under Chavez, whose policies have polarized the nation. The U.S. has often been accused of meddling in Latin American politics.
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