Chavez returns to power

Sunday, 14 April, 2002, 12:25 GMT 13:25 UK

Venezuela's ousted President Hugo Chavez has made a dramatic return to power, two days after being forced out by the country's military.

He formally resumed his presidential powers in a televised ceremony at the Miraflores presidential palace in the capital, Caracas.

Earlier, a helicopter carrying Mr Chavez landed near the palace after bringing him from the Caribbean island of Orchila, where he had been detained.

The surprise turnaround came after the interim leader appointed to replace Mr Chavez resigned in the face of massive street protests and the loss of military support.

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