Here is a little aside commentary: Yesterday, one of the local papers (La Panamá América) printed a draft copy of Chavez’s resignation letter. The letter was dated 13 April. I must say, with some effort, he did print it within the boarders of the paper, except for that droodle on top of the page which spills off the edge. (His printing style is quite juvenile – someone who needs to practice more their print letters.) There were some phrases lined out and rewritten. Maybe somebody was helping him with the wording. Anyway, if he drafted a resignation letter, this would appear that the attempted coup was for real and not a plan on Chavez’s part to weed out his enemies.
Regardless, at this point it has strengthen him. I think it just boiled over and people did the best
they could under the pressure and pace of events on the ground. Unfortunately, they didn't do very well.