Matt Molnar
2009-03-21, 06:34 PM
Venezuela military 'seizes ports' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7957475.stm)
Venezuela's military has taken control of key airports and sea ports under the terms of a move rubber-stamped by parliament a week ago, reports say.
The move centralises the running of the country's main transport hubs.
Critics of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez have condemned the plans, calling them unconstitutional.
The pro-Chavez National Assembly voted last week to take over air, sea and road links, saying the move would guarantee essential public services.
Venezuela's military has taken control of key airports and sea ports under the terms of a move rubber-stamped by parliament a week ago, reports say.
The move centralises the running of the country's main transport hubs.
Critics of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez have condemned the plans, calling them unconstitutional.
The pro-Chavez National Assembly voted last week to take over air, sea and road links, saying the move would guarantee essential public services.