Hundreds of thousands march in Caracas, Venezuela, January 23 to denounce two-month-old boss "strike," centered on export oil industry, aimed at toppling government of Hugo Chávez. A land law and other measures that impede prerogatives of big business are behind capitalist opposition to government. In recent weeks the anti-Chávez mobilization has shown signs of flagging. Oil production has increased to 50 percent of pre-strike levels, and on February 3 most other factories, businesses, and schools reopened.
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