Venezuela congress lifts ex-Chavez ally's immunity
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Venezuela's National Assembly, dominated by allies of President Hugo Chavez, has voted to lift the parliamentary immunity of an opposition lawmaker who is accused of striking a police official.
The vote late Friday to strip Wilmer Azuaje of his immunity from prosecution comes as critics are accusing Chavez's government of targeting his foes with laws that are ignored when broken by his friends. A former Chavez ally, Azuaje has alleged corruption by members of Chavez's family in their home state of Barinas - accusations the family has denied. (AP)
