Venezuela Presidency May Change Hands For First Time in Years But Some Wonder If Can Chavez Lose

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Chavez enters election’s last stretch with narrower lead

AFP – After breezing through past elections, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez entered the last week of campaigning on Sunday against a rival who has gained ground in opinion polls. The leftist leader, in power for almost 14 years, is vying for a fourth term in office that would extend his presidency.