Hugo Chavez Seeks to Extend Time in Office

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Published November 29, 2007 at 10:00 AM EST

On Sunday, Venezuelans will decide whether to approve changes to the constitution that would allow President Hugo Chavez to run for re-election indefinitely and extend presidential terms. Bernardo Alvarez, Venezuela's ambassador to the U.S., talks about Chavez's proposals.

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