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BY CHRISTINA HARTMAN AND ZACH TOOMBS
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has won another six years as the country’s president after
election officials there saw one of the largest voter turnouts in recent years.
“Hugo Chavez’s supporters are celebrating in Caracas. Initial election results just
announced moments ago say Mr. Chavez has been re-elected as Venezuela’s president.”
With four-fifths of Venezuelans voting, Chavez took 54 percent at the polls Sunday. His challenger
“30 parties from the opposition who elected Henrique Capriles to stand as the sole candidate
Although Chavez’s 9-point victory margin is high by American standards, it actually
“...his reduced margin of victory - down from 26% in 2006 and 16% in 1998 may prompt
live Venezuela!!!! Long live Bolivar!!!!!”