Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Frias is clear favorite in local governments elect

[Judi Lynn]

Published: Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Bylined to: VHeadline.com Reporters


Venezuela's Hugo Chavez Frias is clear favorite in local governments elections

Prensa Latina reports that as Venezuela prepares to swear in new local councilmen and town boards following Sunday's elections, international observers have commented on the clarity and efficiency of the Venezuelan electoral system.

Although final tallies are still to be confirmed, all indications show municipal elections among 38,000 candidates from 900 parties and organizations gave a new triumph for forces supporting President Hugo Chavez, which already have a congressional and governmental majority.

The Venezuelan electoral board president, Jorge Rodriguez, said there was a minority opposition campaign for absenteeism. Nevertheless, the turnout was better than in 2000 and was conducted impeccably, according to international observers.

Colombian national electoral board member Guillermo Reyes pointed out that low voter presence is a common phenomenon in the entire region, but the voting process was reliable and straightforward.
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[NorCalDem]

1. But, but, but

I thought Chavez was a brutal, crazy dictator? :sarcasm:

[henslee]

3. Watchit commie, I'm starting a file on you. Oy, that avatar!

[henslee]

2. So the agro anti- American rant paid off? I say we swoop down with

a few blackhawks and some air cover and pick him up and bring him back here for a permenant vacation just like we did his hemisphere-mate Meester Noriega. Yes of course this is sarcasm.

[JDPriestly]

5. The Colombian leader was just visiting Bush at Crawford.

Your plan is no doubt being realized at this very moment.

[mom cat]

4. Although I am a pacifist, I am glad they are arming themselves!