Defeat could mark beginning of end for Chavez

Venezuelans have rejected President Hugo Chavez’s constitutional reforms, which could have made him dictator for life.

On Sunday, the Venezuelan people rejected President Hugo Chavez's constitutional reforms, which could have made him dictator for life, says The Boston Globe.

Chavez wanted powers to extend the presidential term (joking that he wanted to be in power in 2050), take control of the central bank, end private property guarantees and detain people without charge in a state of emergency.

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