April 2002 Pedro Carmona



the part of 2002 saw mass protests , general strike opponents of hugo chávez. on april 11, 2002, following clashes between both supporters , opponents of chávez, lucas rincón, commander-in-chief of venezuelan armed forces, announced in nationwide broadcast chávez had tendered resignation presidency. while chávez brought military base , held there, military leaders appointed carmona transitional president of venezuela.


in face of crowds of chávez supporters taking streets , under pressure quarters of military, chávez restored office.


during carmona s 36-hour government, military officers held chávez , attempted force exile. additionally, security forces conducted raids without warrants , took chávez supporters custody illegally, including national assembly deputy tarek william saab, member of chávez-aligned mvr, taken protective custody security forces after large crowd had gathered around home, threatening him , family. held incommunicado several hours.


after coup carmona placed under house arrest, able gain asylum in colombian embassy after anti-chávez protest drew away security detail.








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