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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Hugo Chavez welcomes Russian warships

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez presided over an official welcome to a Russian naval taskforce that arrived in the country this weekend.

The warships are the first of their kind to take part in military exercises in the Western Hemisphere since the end of the Cold War.

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Chavez salutes Russians
Sydney Morning Herald - 33 minutes ago
CARACAS: The arrival of the Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, and a Russian naval squadron in Venezuela this week is an unequivocal message to the US president-elect, Barack Obama, that his greatest challenge in the Americas will be Venezuela's ...
Video: Russia and Venezuela boost diplomatic ties - 26 Nov 2008 AlJazeeraEnglish
In Sea Exercises, A Sign for Obama Washington Post
Russian armada dock in Venezuelan port PRESS TV
Russia president, warships to Venezuela to counter US Reuters

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Hugo Chavez affirmed in Venezuelan elections

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez passed an important election test Sunday with many of his candidates winning. However, the opposition also gained ground in some areas.

"The people are telling me: 'Chavez continue down the same road,'" said Chavez in reference to his "21st century socialism."

Youthful supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez peer from a car after the National Electoral Council (CNE) announced the results of local elections in Caracas, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. Chavez's allies won a majority in Venezuela's state elections, but the opposition made important gains, winning two of the most populous states and the mayor's post in Caracas. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

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Hugo Chavez's candidates leading in Venezuela elections
Los Angeles Times, CA - 51 minutes ago
Turnout was heavy Sunday in Venezuelan state and local elections, which were seen as a referendum on President Hugo Chavez's decade in office and could be a ...
Chavez allies win in Venezuela, opposition gains The Associated Press
Chavez passes Venezuela election test CNN
Venezuela Votes in Test of Hugo Chavez's Presidency (Update2) Bloomberg