(AP) – 8 hours ago

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — An outspoken opponent of President Hugo Chavez has been convicted of spreading false information during a television talk show, but it remains unclear if he will be going to prison.

Oswaldo Alvarez Paz says the judge has not yet released details of the sentence, which normally carries a two-year prison term. The former state governor denies any wrongdoing.

Alvarez Paz has hopes of running in next year's presidential election but he also faces charges of publicly inciting crime.

Alvarez Paz was arrested last year and later released after saying in a television appearance broadcast on Globovision that Venezuela has turned into a haven for drug traffickers.

His conviction was announced Wednesday.