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April 12, 2002
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2002-04-12
)
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Coup d'état
in
Venezuela
. President
Hugo Chávez
is brought to military barracks. Military announces transitional government consisting of mix of civilians and military headed by leader of the Chamber of Commerce (
Venezuelan Federation of Chambers of Commerce
),
Pedro Carmona
, who immediately repeals constitution, dissolves supreme court and parliament.
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