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While much of the world protested the irregular voting, violence and massive arrests following the re-election of Belarus President Lukashenko for the 4th time, President Hugo Chavez was instead lauding the event.
“It was an extraordinary day for democracy, which resulted in the re-election of the great European leader,” said Chavez. “Lukashenko knows how to lead the glorious motherland to independence, putting the sacred interests of his people ahead of the narrow- minded intentions of the world powers.”
ALSO: The Venezuelan parliament passed a law that bans for the first time internet content that promotes "social unrest, challenges authority or condones crime." It expands 2004 restrictions on content in radio, television and print media. It also includes content from the internet and electronic subscription services, making webpage managers "responsible for the information and content" published on their websites."
Opposition lawmakers call it an unconstitutional.
"It completely violates the constitution, freedom of speech and freedom of broadcasting in the country."
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