THE GUARDIAN: The Venezuelan president, Hugo Chávez, has announced his intention to change the country's constitution, allowing him to rule indefinitely.
The socialist leader used his weekly television programme, Hello President, to confirm widely anticipated plans to scrap the limits on presidential terms.
Mr Chávez said the expected change - which must be agreed by parliament and approved by voters in a referendum - would enhance democracy.
However, critics of his leadership will see it as an attempt to tighten his grip on Venezuela and cement his self-styled "revolution", which has sharply divided opinion at home and abroad. Chávez seeks changes allowing indefinite rule (more)
Mark Alexander
