Chavez reversals

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Hugo Ch-vez has been changing positions faster than a weathervane in a tornado. His opponents say the Venezuelan president is flip-flopping…that he betrays his principles at a moment’s notice. His supporters say Ch-vez is just being a smart politician…that he’s responding to the will of the people. Lorne Matalon reports on the latest controversies swirling around the Venezuelan leader.

Photos: Lorne Matalon.

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