With massive rallies and demostrations, President Hugo Chavez and oppositor Henrique Capriles Radonski close their presidential campaign in Venezuela. Election will be next Sunday , October 7th, and for the first time since he got the power 14 years ago, Chavez faces a rival that could have chances. Indeed young Capriles Radonski gathered around him dispersed expresions of discontent with Chavez unlimited dominion. Beside the natural wear and tear of his long stay in the presidency, Chavez...
more »With massive rallies and demostrations, President Hugo Chavez and oppositor Henrique Capriles Radonski close their presidential campaign in Venezuela. Election will be next Sunday , October 7th, and for the first time since he got the power 14 years ago, Chavez faces a rival that could have chances. Indeed young Capriles Radonski gathered around him dispersed expresions of discontent with Chavez unlimited dominion. Beside the natural wear and tear of his long stay in the presidency, Chavez has many weak faces to show, like rampant crime in the streets, corruption by public servants, economic stagnation and infrastucture obsolence of the country. Never mind, he has the control of a huge political machinery and the support of a large part of the people. Carlos Hernandez covered the campaign of both and bring us this great report.
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