Story Of The Week: Hugo Chavez Wins

Thursday, 19 August 2004, 4:25 pm
Article: The Scoop Editor

STORY OF THE WEEK: Week Ending 20 August 2004
Hugo Chavez Wins

Venezualan Government Endorsed By The Ballot Box - For the Venezuelan government the result of the recall referendum last Sunday was a triumphant validation of its legitimacy, its policies and its President, Hugo Chavez. - See... Toni Solo: After the Venezuela Referendum

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Wins Recall Referendum - There's so much BS and baloney thrown around about Venezuela that I may be violating some rule of US journalism by providing some facts. Let's begin with this: 77% of Venezuela's farmland is owned by 3% of the population, the 'hacendados.' See... Dick Cheney, Hugo Chavez and Bill Clinton's Band
MORE:
- State Dept. - State Dept. Daily Press Briefing for August 16 -
- Venezeula - Venezuelan Ambassador to the US On Election
LINKS: - Reuters Report - Chavez claims Venezuelan victory - VHeadline News - For Full Coverage

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