Background

After the February 1992 coup attempt, The first reaction of the traditional political parties was channeled in the Venezuelan Congress, through a document of condemnation, approved unanimously and without discussion, of the actions of Chávez and his companions, as well as an endorsement of democracy as a form of government. Congressman specifically exclaimed, "Death to the coup plotters!"

Chávez became a presidential candidate in April 1997, after

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