Hugo Chavez
Hugo Chavez
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías (pronounced [ˈuɰo rafaˈel ˈtʃaβ̞es ˈfɾias]) (born July 28, 1954) is the current President of Venezuela. As the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, Chávez promotes a political doctrine of participatory democracy, socialism and Latin American and Caribbean cooperation. He is also a critic of neoliberalism, globalization, and United States foreign policy. A career military officer, Chávez founded the left-wing Fifth Republic Movement after orchestrating a failed 1992 coup d'état against former President Carlos Andrés Pérez. Chávez was elected... read more
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Chavez foe seeks public worker support for primary
From Seattle Times Dated 10 February 2012 Opposition presidential contender Pablo Perez finished off his campaign Thursday urging public employees to join his supporters and vote in a primary election choosing a single challenger to face President Hugo Chavez.
Chavez foe seeks public worker support for primary
From The Associated Press Dated 10 February 2012 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Opposition presidential contender Pablo Perez finished off his campaign Thursday urging public employees to join his supporters and vote in a primary election choosing a single challenger to face President Hugo Chavez....
Challenger to Chavez showing strength in Venezuela
From Anderson Cooper 360 Blog Dated 9 February 2012 When an opposition candidate challenged Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to a debate last month, his reply was "aguila no caza mosca" -- "the eagle doesn&apost hunt the fly."
Challenger to Chavez showing strength in Venezuela
From CNN Dated 9 February 2012 When an opposition candidate challenged Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to a debate last month, his reply was "aguila no caza mosca" -- "the eagle doesn&apost hunt the fly."
Fighting Fit, Venezuela's Chavez Roars Back
From National Public Radio Dated 9 February 2012 Last year, cancer nearly felled Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. The long-serving and outspoken leader disappeared to Cuba for treatment for weeks at a time. Now, he has regained his bluster and is promising to crush his opponents as they mount...
Venezuela candidates mask differences in hope of ousting Hugo Chávez
From The Observer Dated 9 February 2012 Venezuela's five contenders for right to run against president present a fraternal frontIt is an American presidential nomination campaign like no other: instead of scratching and mauling each other, the rival candidates exchange compliments and smiles as if best friends.On...
Venezuela primary to set up Capriles-Chavez showdown
From Reuters.co.uk Dated 9 February 2012 CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition supporters vote on Sunday in a primary likely to anoint youthful governor Henrique Capriles as the candidate to face socialist President Hugo Chavez in an October election that is already shaping up as a fierce...
Opponents jostle to take on Chavez
From The Independent Dated 9 February 2012 Opposition leaders will hold the nation's first primary election to choose the strongest challenger to the populist President, Hugo Chavez. Related Stories Mexican navy finds 10 bodies in mass graves US Supreme Court won't...
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez faces tough challenge in likely foe Henrique Capriles
From The Washington Post Dated 8 February 2012 Displaying youthful vigor, Henrique Capriles sprung from his campaign van in the center of this farm-belt town on a recent day, leading his followers on a sprint along narrow streets. Teenage girls mobbed him, mothers wanted to talk about better schools...
Chavez foe convinced of winning opposition primary
From Deseret News Dated 8 February 2012 Opposition leader Henrique Capriles is heading into Venezuela's first opposition primary warning that Hugo Chavez's foes must...
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