Chavez, determined to leave the presidency of his party

The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez, was yesterday decided to resign the presidency of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) "to lead by example in combating the accumulation of charges, says France Presse. "Those who have the power to local and national level should not lead the party. We must find a partner for this mission, Chavez said before the PSUV militants and sympathizers.

The Venezuelan president, whose leadership of the Socialist Party of Venezuela has been confirmed just over a week. The opposition accuses him just to concentrate too much power. The head of state, first elected in 1998 and reelected in 2000 and 2006, also announced in the act to members of his party that he intends to remain the president of Venezuela at least one more term.

"If I'm alive and still have health, I am convinced we will win the presidential elections of 2012 and the battle has begun."

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