Jan 10 Chavez’s Chosen Successor: From Bus Driver to Vice President By Larisa Epatko On Dec. 8 in an address to the nation, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced he was heading back to Cuba for emergency cancer surgery and should another presidential election be needed, Venezuelans should vote for his vice president: Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Oct 08 View from Venezuela: Chavez Backers Celebrate Win; Opposition ‘Stunned’ By Larisa Epatko A climbing murder rate in the capital Caracas and growing discontent with the government didn't keep Hugo Chavez from winning another six years as president Sunday. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch Hugo Chavez Faces Serious Challenger in Venezuelan Presidential Elections Hugo Chavez Faces Serious Challenger in Venezuelan Presidential Elections… Continue watching
Oct 05 Has Hugo Chavez Lost His Mojo? By Larisa Epatko Venezuela's charismatic and outspoken leader Hugo Chavez faces his toughest challenge yet for the presidency from newcomer Henrique Capriles. Continue reading
Feb 13 Opposition Candidate in Venezuela Hopes Slow and Steady Wins the Race By Larisa Epatko The opposition to Venezuela's long-time President Hugo Chavez is getting a face ahead of presidential elections in October after a primary Sunday propelled Henrique Capriles to national attention. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch Chavez’s Health Fuels Political Power Struggle in Venezuela Celebrations erupted Monday in Caracas as news spread that President Hugo Chavez had returned to Venezuela after receiving cancer treatment in Cuba. Ray Suarez discusses the nation's recent political struggles with Moises Naim of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace… Continue watching
Jun 24 Chavez’s Absence Ignites Rumors in Venezuela About His Health By Larisa Epatko Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who normally makes daily television appearances and tweets all day long, has been noticeably quiet as he receives medical treatment in Cuba, fueling speculation about his true condition. Continue reading
Dec 21 U.S.-Venezuela Tensions Rise Over Envoy Flap By Larisa Epatko Tensions are stirring once again between Venezuela and the United States after the South American country formally moved to block a U.S. ambassador from taking residence there. Continue reading
Sep 27 Venezuela’s Election Gives Both Sides Something to Celebrate By Larisa Epatko Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's Socialist Party won a majority of the 165-seat National Assembly in Sunday's election, but not a two-thirds majority that would have allowed it to pass major legislation unencumbered. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch News Wrap: Stocks Slide on Weak Consumer Spending In other news, stocks dropped on Friday on news of weak consumer spending, and the White House said it was unhappy with the output of swine flu vaccine. Continue watching