12/04/2002 (Agence Europe) - Reacting to reports of riots in Venezuela and the arrest of President Chavez by the military, Gunnar Wiegand, spokesperson for Commissioner Patten, said on Friday that the Commission deeply regretted "the twelve killed and those injured" and called on the armed forces to respect human rights and the rule of law, adding that the Commission hoped for "a peaceful solution… leading to free and fair elections as soon as possible". He also said that the Commission...