Strike backlash in Venezuela?
Caracas, Venezuela-AP -- Some Venezuelan opposition leaders are afraid of a public backlash from the general strike. And they may ask doctors, teachers and small business owners to go back to work. One opposition leader says strikes by doctors and educators could be counterproductive.
There's also concern that small businesses may go under if the strike strategy continues.
The opposition is trying to drive President Hugo Chavez from office -- but he's now taking steps of his own.
Last week he threatened to send soldiers to seize food production plants taking part in the strike. He also threatened to fire or jail striking teachers.
The opposition vows the strike that has crippled Venezuela's oil production will continue.
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