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08/01/2004:

"Venezuela army officers arrested"

A Venezuelan court has ordered the arrest of 59 military officers on charges of conspiracy, civil rebellion and instigating insurrection.

The men took part in a protest against President Hugo Chavez in October 2002 by taking over a square in Caracas and urging civil disobedience.

Some of those charged by judge Rita Hernandez also backed a failed coup against Mr Chavez in April 2002.

Full Article : bbc.co.uk