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Venezuelan Supreme Court Approves the Postponing of Hugo Chavez’s Inauguration

Conflict & Justice

The Venezuelan Supreme Court has decided to give ailing president Hugo Chavez as much time as he needs to recover. The BBC’s Sarah Grainger in Caracas said it’s not clear whether a new election will be scheduled in the near future.

As Hugo Chavez Undergoes Cancer Surgery, talks of Succession in Venezuela

Global Politics

Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera Wins Triple Crown

Sports
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Chavez Celebrates Venezuela’s Independence Day

Global Politics
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Venezuelans Celebrate Chavez Return on Independence Day

Global Politics
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Hugo Chavez Admits to Having Cancer, Will Remain in Charge

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will remain in charge of the country, despite the news that he has undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Chavez hadn’t been seen in public for weeks, reportedly due to mysterious health issues he developed while traveling, forcing him to undergo emergency surgery in Havana, Cuba. This week, his absence […]

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Where is Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez?

Global Politics

Hugo Chavez hasn’t been seen in public for weeks, reportedly due to mysterious health issues he developed while traveling. The last photo of Chavez was released on Tuesday, and showed him in Cuba chatting with former leader Fidel Castro.

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