Venezuela Elections 2006

Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez cheer upon his arrival to a voting station in the 23 de enero neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 3 , 2006. The poor working class neighborhood is a stronghold of support for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. First elected President in 1998, Chavez leads some opinion polls for the election with up to 60 percent of voter intentions. Chavez is a master of marketing and has achieved pop star status among the lower classes, who adore him.(AustralFoto/Douglas Engle)

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Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez cheer upon his arrival to a voting station in the 23 de enero neighborhood in Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 3 , 2006. The poor working class neighborhood is a stronghold of support for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. First elected President in 1998, Chavez leads some opinion polls for the election with up to 60 percent of voter intentions. Chavez is a master of marketing and has achieved pop star status among the lower classes, who adore him.(AustralFoto/Douglas Engle)

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