Chavez pushes for power amid economic woes - Feb 14 09

The global economic crisis has led to a sharp drop in oil prices, hitting Venezuela particularly hard.

Ahead of a vote that could see Hugo Chavez remain in power beyond his current term, he told supporters he would protect the country from a financial meltdown.

Critics argue Chavez is holding the vote now to ensure a win, before the economy gets any worse, and his popularity fades.

Mariana Sanchez reports.

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[jax1492]

i like him also he gives oil to people in the usa who are too poor to pay for it .... un like our govt

[oceanbound222]

Chavez is a great world leader !!!!!

[6308281]

i bet you chavez bank acount is nice and fat - after all he is the dictator - and the people are his slaves - open your eyes - IDIOTAS

[Zev121]

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[Inkan1969]

Actually, if he's NOT able to weather it, then the fluctuating oil prices would actually accomplish a positive outcome for a change.

[dontbecutk]

Sure mate...

[Inkan1969]

Yeah, sure, and the Easter Bunny is spying on you.

[dontbecutk]

Just like any other nation today. Oil Prices taking a dive and so are the wages and jobs. Chavez can do little to wave it away considering that Venzuela has a growing population but a worsening economy. I hope Chavez is able to weather this threat away but it will be very tough.

[dontbecutk]

Well... sought of. They are owned by Zionist-Arabs(I know, sounds weird but true) who do ask bigger and more serious questions as well as showing more than Zionist-Jew Networks but they don't ask the staright-to-the-point stuff which no one does.

[jlwftl]

chavez running his mouth wanting to sell USA his thick oil for 300.00 dollars well now what mr ass hole I feel so bad for the people now the truth is coming out. there god is not so cool now working for free . he running his mouth in spain pissing off most of latin america now mr ass hole how will you feed your people? ah going to ask the USA for help

I vote no FUCK CHAVEZ

[hugocaracas2021]

Manda el Comandante masa na!!! Patria stalinismo o muerte!!