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Chávez: Dissenters may disregard victory in referendum on endless reelection

The Venezuelan ruler claims that his proposal to establish indefinite presidential reelection will prevail, but the "rightwing" parties will not accept the defeat and are likely to ignite violence

President Hugo Chávez, left, talks to Cuban ruler Raúl Castro during a farewell ceremony at Simón Bolívar airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela, on Monday (Photo: AP / Miraflores Press Office)

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Venezuela's President, Hugo Chávez, said on Monday that his opponents are likely to disregard his victory in a referendum on the constitutional amendment to implement indefinite presidential reelection. 

In a statement at Simón Bolívar international airport, where Chávez bid a farewell to his Cuban counterpart Raúl Castro, the Venezuelan ruler showed confidence that the referendum will take place. He added that his proposal to establish indefinite presidential reelection will prevail, but the "rightwing" parties will not accept the defeat and are likely to ignite violence.

"We are going to win overwhelmingly, but there will be some risks. The rightwing coalition parties may disavow the results," said Chávez.


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