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François-Xavier FRELAND
Hugo Chavez - oil - politics - Venezuela
Chavez, a unique and controversial figure
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is nothing if not a controversial figure. Having just completed a world tour meeting allies of Venezuela, Chavez continues to stir up opposition at home and in the US, though popularity polls give him 57 percent.
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VENEZUELA
Chavez campaigns ahead of local vote
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez travelled across the country to campaign for his party's candidates in Sunday's local elections, which will also test Chavez's popularity after last year's failed referendum.
USA VOTE 2008 - VENEZUELA
Caracas watches US vote from afar
Barack Obama's election was unevenly welcomed in Venezuela: Hugo Chavez supporters expressed scepticism over the president-elect's ability to change policies while pro-Americans hoped for renewed relations between the two countries.
VENEZUELA - REPORT
The pride of Venezuela: A satellite called Simon
With help from China, Venezuela has launched its first telecommunications satellite, nicknamed “Simon Bolivar,” after Latin America’s great liberator. All eyes are on the country, and President Hugo Chávez is clearly enjoying it.
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