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What’s Next Venezuela Election Update: July 16, 2012

Venezuela Campaign Plan What’s Next Venezuela Election Update: July 16, 2012

Courtesy of: AP / Ariana Cubillos

After announcing to Venezuelans that he is “free of cancer,” Hugo Chávez has returned to the campaign trail to show his strength. Despite the announcement, speculation continues about who might replace the president in the case of his death. Chávez continues to wage war on independent media and use nationally syndicated broadcasts to spread his message and silence his opponent. While he espouses democratic politics, he recently used the police block opposition candidate Henrique Capriles entrance into a pro-Chávez area, accusing Capriles of trying to incite violence. Recognizing the problems in the campaign, the National Electoral Council is drafting an agreement to maintain peace and fairness. Meanwhile, Capriles addresses the military to ask them to stay out of politics, Chávez continues his increased social spending ahead of the elections, and looks to increase his social media reach.

Chavez Hits Campaign Trail in Bid to Prove He’s Cancer-Free, Bloomberg

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is hitting the campaign trail today in an attempt to persuade voters his battle with cancer hasn’t diminished his vitality ahead of what’s shaping up to be his toughest election.

Venezuela Begins Debate On Future Without Chavez, NPR

In Venezuela, people are beginning to talk about what was once unthinkable: Just who could succeed the all-powerful President Hugo Chavez?

Venezuela’s Chavez Uses National Address to Slam Opposition, Bloomberg

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez used a system of national broadcasting known as “cadena” today to criticize Henrique Capriles Radonski, the opposition candidate he will face in elections set for Oct. 7.

Chávez’s War on the Media, Wall Street Journal

Suppose the country you live in is holding a presidential election and the incumbent is running for another term.

Chavez Allies: Rivals Should Not Campaign in Slums, ABCNews

Allies of Hugo Chavez said Sunday that opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles is trying to provoke violence by campaigning in areas that have been bastions of support for Venezuela’s leader.

The Contradictions of Chávez’s Politics, International Herald Tribune

It’s election season in Venezuela: on Oct. 7, Hugo Chávez faces his most serious test at the polls in almost 14 years in office.

Venezuela Election Board Calls for Peaceful Presidential Campaigns, Wall Street Journal

Venezuelan election officials said Thursday they were drafting an agreement to be signed by presidential candidates that aims to maintain peace and fairness during a campaign season where mudslinging has become common and amid rising concerns about violence.

Chavez foe addresses military ahead of election, AP

Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles urged Venezuela’s armed forces to stay out of politics in a carefully crafted plea Thursday to an institution that has long been molded by President Hugo Chavez.

Chavez: stepping up the handouts, BeyondBrics

Maybe you can’t buy love, but you can sure buy votes – or at the very least try to, which is what it looks like Hugo Chávez is doing by pouring billions into a new pension programme less than 100 days before presidential elections are due.

UPDATE 1-Chavez re-election team expands social media reach via Twitter, Reuters

Venezuela’s verbose Hugo Chavez is reaching out to voters with tweets sent as text messages to even the most basic mobile phones as the socialist president fights a vigorous opposition campaign in the Twitter-mad country ahead of an Oct. 7 election.

 
Jul
16
2012
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What’s Next Venezuela Election Update: July 16, 2012

Venezuela Campaign Plan What’s Next Venezuela Election Update: July 16, 2012

Courtesy of: AP / Ariana Cubillos

After announcing to Venezuelans that he is “free of cancer,” Hugo Chávez has returned to the campaign trail to show his strength. Despite the announcement, speculation continues about who might replace the president in the case of his death. Chávez continues to wage war on independent media and use nationally syndicated broadcasts to spread his message and silence his opponent. While he espouses democratic politics, he recently used the police block opposition candidate Henrique Capriles entrance into a pro-Chávez area, accusing Capriles of trying to incite violence. Recognizing the problems in the campaign, the National Electoral Council is drafting an agreement to maintain peace and fairness. Meanwhile, Capriles addresses the military to ask them to stay out of politics, Chávez continues his increased social spending ahead of the elections, and looks to increase his social media reach.

Chavez Hits Campaign Trail in Bid to Prove He’s Cancer-Free, Bloomberg

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is hitting the campaign trail today in an attempt to persuade voters his battle with cancer hasn’t diminished his vitality ahead of what’s shaping up to be his toughest election.

Venezuela Begins Debate On Future Without Chavez, NPR

In Venezuela, people are beginning to talk about what was once unthinkable: Just who could succeed the all-powerful President Hugo Chavez?

Venezuela’s Chavez Uses National Address to Slam Opposition, Bloomberg

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez used a system of national broadcasting known as “cadena” today to criticize Henrique Capriles Radonski, the opposition candidate he will face in elections set for Oct. 7.

Chávez’s War on the Media, Wall Street Journal

Suppose the country you live in is holding a presidential election and the incumbent is running for another term.

Chavez Allies: Rivals Should Not Campaign in Slums, ABCNews

Allies of Hugo Chavez said Sunday that opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles is trying to provoke violence by campaigning in areas that have been bastions of support for Venezuela’s leader.

The Contradictions of Chávez’s Politics, International Herald Tribune

It’s election season in Venezuela: on Oct. 7, Hugo Chávez faces his most serious test at the polls in almost 14 years in office.

Venezuela Election Board Calls for Peaceful Presidential Campaigns, Wall Street Journal

Venezuelan election officials said Thursday they were drafting an agreement to be signed by presidential candidates that aims to maintain peace and fairness during a campaign season where mudslinging has become common and amid rising concerns about violence.

Chavez foe addresses military ahead of election, AP

Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles urged Venezuela’s armed forces to stay out of politics in a carefully crafted plea Thursday to an institution that has long been molded by President Hugo Chavez.

Chavez: stepping up the handouts, BeyondBrics

Maybe you can’t buy love, but you can sure buy votes – or at the very least try to, which is what it looks like Hugo Chávez is doing by pouring billions into a new pension programme less than 100 days before presidential elections are due.

UPDATE 1-Chavez re-election team expands social media reach via Twitter, Reuters

Venezuela’s verbose Hugo Chavez is reaching out to voters with tweets sent as text messages to even the most basic mobile phones as the socialist president fights a vigorous opposition campaign in the Twitter-mad country ahead of an Oct. 7 election.

 
Jul
13
2012
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In Case You Missed It… Articles Roundup Week of 7/13/12

20120707 4688071w In Case You Missed It… Articles Roundup Week of 7/13/12

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Five months after the return of his cancer, President Hugo Chávez has declared himself “free of cancer” for the second time; despite Chávez’s assertion, discussions continue about his possible successors, should he die of the disease; facing a strong opposition candidate, he is hitting the campaign trail, trying to show voters that he has recovered from his illness. Opposition candidate Henrique Capriles’ campaign event was blocked by police who prevented him from entering a Caracas neighborhood, leading to violence; Chávez’s allies supported the block, telling Capriles not to campaign in chavista strongholds; critics say the police blockade just another contradiction in the democratic politics that Chávez espouses. Meanwhile, the continued insecurity problem could, in fact, be Chávez’s downfall; Chávez requests more debt to continue his increased election-year spending on social programs; China makes more moves into the Venezuelan economy; and Chávez continues trade with Syria despite international sanctions.

Venezuela’s Chavez says “totally free” of cancer, again, Chicago Tribune

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Monday declared himself fully recovered from cancer and ready to return to the streets for his re-election campaign ahead of an October vote.

Venezuela Begins Debate On Future Without Chavez, NPR

In Venezuela, people are beginning to talk about what was once unthinkable: Just who could succeed the all-powerful President Hugo Chavez?

Chavez Hits Campaign Trail in Bid to Prove He’s Cancer-Free, Bloomberg

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is hitting the campaign trail today in an attempt to persuade voters his battle with cancer hasn’t diminished his vitality ahead of what’s shaping up to be his toughest election.

Rival supporters clash in Venezuela election campaign, Reuters

Police moved into a Caracas slum on Saturday to separate rival supporters of President Hugo Chavez and opposition candidate Henrique Capriles during the latest flare-up of Venezuela’s volatile election campaign.

Chavez Allies: Rivals Should Not Campaign in Slums, ABCNews

Allies of Hugo Chavez said Sunday that opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles is trying to provoke violence by campaigning in areas that have been bastions of support for Venezuela’s leader.

The Contradictions of Chávez’s Politics, International Herald Tribune

It’s election season in Venezuela: on Oct. 7, Hugo Chávez faces his most serious test at the polls in almost 14 years in office.

Will Venezuela’s violence undo Chávez, or save him?, Christian Science Monitor

Violence is becoming a focal point for Venezuela’s upcoming presidential elections, with the government and opposition competing to promise security to voters, amid warnings that a defeat for President Chávez could unleash fresh conflict.

Venezuela’s Chavez Requests Additional Debt For State Benefits, Wall Street Journal

Venezuela President Hugo Chavez will petition the national legislature to raise an additional 30 billion bolivars via debt, a 36% increase to the budgeted allowance for the year, to finance state benefits for public workers and impoverished seniors, officials said Tuesday.

Chavez: stepping up the handouts, BeyondBrics

Maybe you can’t buy love, but you can sure buy votes – or at the very least try to, which is what it looks like Hugo Chávez is doing by pouring billions into a new pension programme less than 100 days before presidential elections are due.

China plays increasing role in Venezuela’s economy Miami Herald

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s socialist revolution, which has seized billions of dollars in assets from western oil companies in the name of national sovereignty, is gradually giving control of its industry to China, a country that plays an increasingly dominating role in decisions about development in the country.

To Power Syria, Chávez Sends Diesel, The Wall Street Journal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez and his state-oil company are providing vital energy support to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and conducting business with Syrian firms blacklisted by Washington and Brussels, according to documents relating to the deals.