Oct 29 Watch Argentinian First Lady Kirchner Elected President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, wife of President Nestor Kirchner, was elected president of Argentina Sunday. The NewsHour reports on Kirchner's transition from First Lady to the country's presidency. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Obama, Clinton Face Off; Gonzales Testimony Challenged As presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., take aim at one another following a Democratic debate, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales may face perjury charges. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's political events. Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch Chavez’s New Policies Divide Venezuela Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's new policies, including the nationalization of oil, have received mixed reviews within the country. Margaret Warner gives a report from Caracas. Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch Venezuela Takes More Steps Toward Socialist State President Hugo Chavez has promised to nationalize Venezuela's telecommunications and energy industries as part of a "socialist revolution." Analysts discuss the country's leftist politics and Chavez's role in promoting anti-U.S. ideology in Latin America. Continue watching
Dec 04 Venezuela’s President Chavez Easily Wins Re-election By PBS News Hour Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez swept to victory in Sunday's elections and pledged to increase socialist reforms in the South American country. Continue reading
Aug 16 Chavez Survives Recall Vote; Opponents Claim Fraud Venezuelan Pres. Hugo Chavez celebrated his victory Sunday in a national recall effort, while his opponents charged widespread fraud in the electoral results. Continue reading
Apr 15 Chavez Returned to Venezuelan Presidency Less than two days after he was forced to resign by his nation's military, President Hugo Chavez returned to power in Venezuela Sunday following a weekend of violence and confusion. Continue reading
Apr 12 Venezuela President Ousted, Businessman to Lead Interim Government Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez resigned from office under military pressure Friday, after at least 14 people were killed and 250 were wounded during a massive protest against recent government moves. Continue reading