The government of President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday it will file a complaint with the Organization of American States, accusing the United States of meddling in Venezuela's domestic affairs. Venezuela's ambassador to the OAS, Jorge Valero, said he plans to present proof that Washington has given financial and logistical support to opposition groups pushing for Chavez's ouster. Citing documents obtained under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, Chavez has accused the National Endowment for Democracy, an American nonprofit agency, of interfering in Venezuelan affairs by funding opposition groups. The endowment receives U.S. government money. Venezuela says the endowment gave money to Sumate, a Venezuelan group that organized a recall petition against Chavez, and the Venezuelan Workers Confederation, which led a 2003 strike that failed to topple the president.
| That's all you got, Hugo? |
The United States has repeatedly denied trying to overthrow Chavez, noting the endowment funds democratic movements worldwide.
| You see, Hugo, if we wanted to overthrow you, you'd be gone. Ask Saddam, JB and Mullah Omar for details. |
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