A close ally of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says a plot to oust the leader has been discovered.
Mr Chavez ally Mario Silva, who hosts a programme on state television, played a recording of a purported phone conversation in which alleged conspirators discussed plans to overthrow Mr Chavez.
Mr Silva said Vice Admiral Carlos Millan was among them, along with two other ex-officers from the National Guard and the air force.
In the recording, a voice identified as an ex-officer said “we’re going to take” the presidential palace.
Mr Chavez survived a 2002 failed coup and often has accused opponents of trying to oust him again. It’s unclear what actions the government has taken against those accused of involvement.
AP
