Monday, August 16, 2004
Chavez stays put as the referendum winner
So when do we send in the CIA or American troops to overthrow the "Communist"?
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Officials from the National Electoral Council said that, with 94% of ballots counted, Mr Chavez had 58% of the vote.
It now appears clear that an opposition attempt to force him from office has failed, as have previous attempts, the BBC's James Menendez in Caracas says.
But opposition members on the electoral body rejected the partial result as a fraud, claiming their side had won.
There have been passionate scenes outside Miraflores presidential palace, where Mr Chavez has been singing to his cheering supporters.
Fireworks have been set off across the capital, Caracas.
So when do we send in the CIA or American troops to overthrow the "Communist"?
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