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Chavez Future Lies in Hands of Venezuelan Voters

Venezuelans vote Sunday on a slate of constitutional reforms that would give President Hugo Chavez greater powers and lift limits on presidential terms. Opponents say this is a power grab by an increasingly authoritarian leader. Polls suggest the referendum may be defeated.

Julie McCarthy, in Caracas, talks to Liane Hansen about the latest developments.

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