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Here is a nice summary of what went on in 2002 by Amnesty International:

http://web.amnesty.org/report2003/Ven-summary-eng

"The ensuing crisis led to President Chávez' removal from office and detention by the military. A de facto joint civilian-military administration was established under the opposition leader Pedro Carmona, head of Fedecamaras, the employers' association. The de facto government issued draconian decrees, including the closure of the National Assembly and the summary dismissal of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General and the Human Rights Ombudsman. Police carried out raids on a number of homes of supporters of President Chávez. Among those arbitrarily detained were a minister and a National Assembly deputy.

There was widespread condemnation of the unconstitutional and summary removal of President Chávez, the illegal detention of his supporters, and the arbitrary powers assumed by the de facto government. On 14 April the new government resigned and President Chávez was reinstated."

Goes to prove the opposition are no good guys either. I am not taking sides here. I agree Chavez is probably no angel either but I don't think he is the devil that you claim him to be. Depending on which side you listen to or choose to listen to the accounts of events and statistics will differ significantly.