Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez speaks at a conference in Caracas
October 9, 2002. Venezuela's armed forces tightened security in the
capital fearing threats against Chavez, as tensions mounted ahead of an
anti-government march set for October 10. Chavez, who faces fierce
opposition after surviving a brief coup in April, said over the weekend
that security agents had uncovered a fresh attempt to topple him. His
foes scoffed at the claim, which fueled rumors of another military
rebellion in the world's fifth-largest oil exporter. REUTERS/Kimberly
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