Strike

Venezuelan general strike of 2002–2003

2 Dec 2002 – Feb 2003 · 8.00° N, 67.00° W

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When
2 Dec 2002 – Feb 2003
Kind
Strike
Coordinates
8.00° N, 67.00° W
Description
general strike in Venezuela

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2002–2003 Venezuelan general strike

General strike in Venezuela

The Venezuelan general strike of 2002–2003 was an attempt by the Venezuelan opposition to President Hugo Chávez to summon a new presidential election. It took place from December 2002 to February 2003, when it faded. The government fired over 18,000 PDVSA employees and arrest warrants were issued for the presidents of the striking organizations.

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