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Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez has registered to run for a third term.
GUARDIAN REPORTER

Chavez launches re-election bid with pomp and strength

Venezuela’s president has registered to run for a third term in October, publicising it with an open-top parade and folk-song performance.

  • Guardian Reporter
4 min read
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CANCER

Chavez in ‘good spirits’ after cancer treatment

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned home after 11 days of cancer treatment in Cuba, saying his latest round of radiation therapy was successful.

  • Christopher Toothaker
3 min read
HUGO CH AMP AACUTE VEZ

Last season for ‘Chávez show’?

Oil fluctuations and high inflation threaten revolution, writes Rory Carroll.

  • Rory Carroll
7 min read
HUGO CH AMP AACUTE VEZ

Chávez defies US with Russia, China relations

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s visit to China and Russia this week put him on dangerous ground in his relations with the US, analysts say.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
COEGA REFINERY

Crude deal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s oil largesse could come at a cost to South Africa, an oil analyst said this week.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
ARMS

Venezuela’s Chávez arrives in Russia for arms talks

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has arrived in Moscow, kicking off a European tour with visit to Russia expected to focus on arms purchases.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
HUGO CH AMP AACUTE VEZ

Chávez’s handbrake turn

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has given viewers of his weekly live TV show, Aló Presidente, a surprise

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read