Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez yesterday won a third term in office with a solid, almost ten percentage point victory over rival Henrique Capriles. This will allow Chavez to remain in power until 2019 and Cuba to continue receiving its lifeline of imported oil. The vote was 55% to 44%, less of a margin than in previous elections but still considerable.
Read MoreVenezuelan president Hugo Chavez won a third term in office on Sunday with 54.42% of the vote with 90% of the polling stations reporting. In second place was opposition unity candidate Henrique Capriles con 44.47%, announced the president of the electoral authorities.
Read MoreDespite the heavy rain, the vast majority remained in the street soaked, with music, flags and slogans, looking forward to seeing the caravan led by Chavez, who they hope will be reelected for a new six year term on Sunday October 7. (88 photos)
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Read MoreDirecting their message at President Chavez, opposition crowds chanted “you’ve got one week left” and “you can smell and feel Capriles as president.” The event was the closing in Caracas of the campaign of opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. Chavez will close his campaign on Thursday. (72 photos)
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