Chavez Wins Venezuelan Elections

Hugo Chavez during the campaign. Photo: Cubadebate.cu

HAVANA TIMES – Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez won a new 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 Tibisay Lucena, president of the electoral authorities shortly after 10:00 p.m. local time.

In a massive turnout 80.94% of the registered voters turnout out to cast their ballot. Chavez new period in office will last until 2019.

 

Recent Posts

Strong Explosions from Concepcion Volcano on Ometepe Island

INETER said the volcanic activity does not pose "major risks" and categorizes the impact of…

US Reacts to Migratory Route Through Nicaragua

United States authorities lament the implementation of "permissive migration policies" by the Ortega-Murillo regime.

Ocho – Song of the Day

Today's featured band is Ocho from the US with the song "Guaguanco Rumbero" from the…

In order to improve navigation and features, Havana Times uses cookies.