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U.S. denies alleged plot against Venezuelan government

The United States on Monday emphatically denied it was involved in any plot against Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles ahead of the April 14 presidential vote. “Let me say it here extremely clearly… the United States categorically rejects allegations of any US government involvement in any plots to destabilize the…

Obama ‘concerned’ for Venezuelans’ human rights under Hugo Chavez

US President Barack Obama said Monday that Venezuela’s government threatened “basic democratic values” and expressed concerns about its ties to countries like Iran and Cuba. “We’re concerned about the government’s actions, which have restricted the universal rights of the Venezuelan people, threatened basic democratic values, and failed to contribute to…