Chávez Victory Affirms Left Still Thriving in Latin America

Common Dreams - Capturing an estimated 54 percent of the vote in national elections, President Hugo Chavez has won re-election in Venezuela, according to an announcement by the nation's official electoral council.

National Electoral Council president Tibisay Lucena said Monday that with most votes counted, Chavez handily defeated challenger challenger Henrique Caprile and will now serve another six years as President.  Read more.