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News about the struggle for democracy in Venezuela. Venezuela is not a functioning democracy after years of sliding down the scale on this measure. Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on the Americas.
Crucial Venezuela Election Sees Feverish Campaigning
Free and fair vote in crucial Venezuela election would help ensure stability in turbulent seas
Venezuela Gay Culture Alive and Well
Exceptionally liberal sexual history carries over to surprisingly open Venezuela gay culture
Capriles Faces Tough Venezuela Election Climb
After death of Hugo Chavez, Venezuela election climb of Capriles is future choice for first time
What is a Venezuelan Election Without Chavez?
Venezuelan election without Chavez dominating the drama hasn’t been the situation for many decades
Russia Worries About Venezuela Oil Contracts
Chavez death opens Russia worries about Venezuela possibility of new foreign policy in oil giant
Chavez Passing May Force Cuba Leaders to Reform
Dictatorship has relied on Chavez oil transfers to fund government spending but death to force Cuba leaders to reform
Chavez Photo Release Brings Tension to Venezuela Politics
President Hugo Chavez photo release seen as more proof illness has overtaken politics of Venezuela
Chavez Cancer Resurgence Threatens Cuba Economic Freefall
Cuba is highly dependent on Venezuela’s economic assistance to social programs – Cuba economic freefall follows dependency on Soviets or Chavez for aid cash
Chavez Names Heir as Cancer’s Return May Shorten Life
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has been leader of socialism in South America for decades