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Venezuela's Chavez Defies Protests of His Economic Policies

Hugo Chavez Defies Protests of His Economic Policies

CARACAS -- President Hugo Chavez dared Venezuela's largest business
federation Tuesday to proceed with a one- day strike to protest his economic
policies, saying his government's popularity would win the day.

``I dare them to have that strike. We will see who has more strength,
[business] or the sovereign people,'' Chavez said while inaugurating a
transportation law. ``I'm the head of state. You're not going to put me
against the wall; you're not going to blackmail me.'' ...

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