January 28th
264th edition of President Hugo Chávez' weekly broadcast ¡Aló Presidente!

* President Hugo Chávez asked the Chair of the National Assembly Cilia Flores (ruling party MVR) to search the Constitution and find any mechanisms allowing for temporary or permanent removal of popularly-elected mayors or governors who fail to meet their duties.

* Chávez said that planned reforms to the Venezuelan Constitution should address the inclusion of the Community Power among the branches of his intended socialist state.

* The Venezuelan ruler said current railway and subway fares are likely to drop, in an attempt at encouraging use of public transportation.