Politics
Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez said on Friday that he ordered to escalate police and military patrolling in Caracas, as "desperate sectors want to cause chaos" ahead of a referendum to be held on February 15th on an amendment to the Constitution for his endless reelection.

The head of state said that one of the sites to be particularly protected is the Jewish synagogue that was attacked and desecrated last week, after some spokespersons of the Hebrew community hinted that the government had inspired the destructive action.
 
"I ordered to increase surveillance, particularly during these days, because I have information about some crazy, desperate sectors trying to cause chaos. Therefore, last night (Thursday) I ordered to reinforce protection in critical sites to ensure peace," he noted.

During a meeting with small businesspersons, Chávez said that his government was investigating the attack on the synagogue and promised "prompt results" from police enquiries, Reuters quoted.