AP: Chavez: Assassination Attempt Foiled

By NATALIE OBIKO PEARSON
The Associated Press
Saturday, September 30, 2006; 10:09 PM

CARACAS, Venezuela -- President Hugo Chavez, who has repeatedly
spoken of various plots on his life, said Saturday a sniper with a
long-range gun and a motorcycle to escape on had planned to shoot
him as he exited a helicopter on a recent trip to western Venezuela.

The incident allegedly occurred when Chavez visited the western oil-
producing region of Zulia in June to inaugurate a refurbished fertilizer
plant. Chavez appeared to link the plot to his main rival in upcoming
presidential elections, Gov. Manuel Rosales of Zulia state, claiming
that he is in constant danger from opponents seeking to get rid of him.

"The plan didn't work out for them _ God is always present over there.
But those responsible left for Colombia, and by the way, they were
from the Zulia police," he said.

He did not elaborate further on the alleged plot.

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