Hours later, Panama's government disavowed Cochez's remarks, saying they were improvised and did not represent the country's position.
CNN: Venezuelan army backs Chavez amid uncertainty
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Venezuelan Ambassador Roy Chaderton quickly fired back, calling Cochez's comments "poisonous" and "miserable" and accusing him of conspiring with members of the opposition to destabilize Venezuela's government.
CNN: Venezuelan army backs Chavez amid uncertainty