Opponents of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez prepared to stage massive demonstrations amid ongoing talks over the validity of petitions seeking a recall vote. Chavez meanwhile lashed lashed out at the United States, claiming US President George W. Bush is bankrolling opposition efforts to oust him, while Washington called on the embattled president to avoid excessive force against demonstrators. Opposition leaders late Friday continued negotiating with the National Electoral Commission even as they prepared for massive demonstrations that have led to eight deaths in political unrest this week.

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