President Hugo Chavez urged Venezuelans to cut their calories to avoid obesity – the latest lifestyle recommendation by the self-proclaimed socialist crusader.

Mr Chavez has lobbied in recent weeks against what he calls the evils of capitalism, including alcoholism, breast implants and violent television programmes.

“Be careful with weight gain!” warned Mr Chavez, speaking during his weekly television and radio programme.

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