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Venezuela president resigns after deaths

Venezuela's military leadership has forced President Hugo Chavez to resign after 13 people died following a day of violence.

Venezuela president resigns after deaths

Fri, 12 Apr, 2002 - 08:00

Venezuela's military leadership has forced President Hugo Chavez to resign after 13 people died following a day of violence.

The move comes after National Guard troops and pro-Chavez gunmen clashed with 150,000 opposition protesters.

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