Venezuela's Cycle Of Protest And Crackdown Continues

Former Caracas' Mayor Leopoldo Lopez (L) takes part in an anti-Chavez
protest in downtown Caracas. Photo AFP

Venezuela Accuses Protesters Of Attempting 'Rebellion' -- AFP

CARACAS — Venezuela's top prosecutor said Saturday that recent street protests were legally tantamount to "rebellion" against President Hugo Chavez's government and that demonstrators will now be charged.

The dramatic move by Attorney General Luisa Ortega capped a week of huge street protests, mostly directed against a new education law that critics say is politically charged.

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