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Home of Venezuelan Microblogger Raided

Authorities didn't like what he said about Chavez's health

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VALENCIA, Venezuela, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Venezuelan intelligence officers raided the home of a microblogger allegedly spreading false information on the health of Hugo Chavez, Chavez supporters said.

Federico Medina Ravell was not at home at the time but Chavez supporters said officers confiscated several computers, Britain's The Guardian reported.