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TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2002

The Pentagon is reviewing actions taken by the American military during the temporary ouster of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, The New York Times reports today.

The Defense Department is trying to ascertain whether any officials encouraged a coup. The probe is not based on any evidence in particular, an unnamed source told the paper.

Chávez was thrown out of office and reinstalled after supporters took to the streets. The Bush administration denies involvement although officials met with Chávez opponents prior to the temporary ouster.

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