Venezuela's Chavez celebrates coup, opposition angered

The Star Saturday 4th February, 2012

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez mounted a lavish celebration on Saturday to mark the 20th anniversary of the failed coup that helped launch his political career, as opposition leaders slammed the event as a blemish on the country's democracy.

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    I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.

    Chen Guangcheng

    The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.