Venezuela government takes over Bolivar archive

[naaman fletcher]

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's government on Saturday began to take control of an archive of documents that belonged to independence hero Simon Bolivar.
The letters and other documents are being moved to the National Archives from an institution led by historians who have often criticized President Hugo Chavez.
The transfer is part of a broader trend. Chavez describes himself as a follower of Bolivar and his government has taken tighter control of historical artifacts related to the South American "Liberator."
The semiautonomous National Academy of History has cared for the archive since 1999. It says the documents are being transferred to the government's National Archives in perfect condition.
Academy leaders have previously accused Chavez of endangering a national treasure by brandishing Bolivar's sword at public events.

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by all means, let the politicians trump the historians. sounds like something W would do.