Venezuela opposition launches general strike to oust Chavez

Tuesday, December 3, 2002

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Opponents of President Hugo Chavez launched a general strike Monday and threatened street protests in a bid to oust him, but many businesses remained open and Venezuela's key oil sector appeared to be working.

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