‘Fear factor’ casts shadow over Venezuelan election

By William Neuman / The Bulletin
October 6, 2012

CUMANA, Venezuela — Hugo Chavez, a polarizing president who has led Venezuela for nearly 14 years, has many advantages over the opposition candidate trying to unseat him Sunday, from the airwaves he controls to the government largess he doles out with abandon. But one especially potent weapon in....

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