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Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez, front center, gestures as Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez,front left, and Bolivia’s President Evo Morales, front right, smiles during the inauguration ceremony of Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa at the National Assembly in Quito, Monday, Aug. 10, 2009. The three men behind are unidentified. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Death of Chavez Leaves Leftist Void in Latin America

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 6, 2013 | World

Havana, Reuters—The death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday left a large void in the leftist leadership of Latin America and raised questions about whether the oil largesse he generously spread through the region would continue. Allies such as Bolivian...

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A supporter of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez waves a national flag next to a giant picture of Chavez, in front of a military hospital where Chavez is being treated, in Caracas February 19, 2013. (Reuters)

Venezuela VP: Chavez’ Battling for Life

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 1, 2013 | World

CARACAS, AP—Venezuela’s vice president said Thursday that President Hugo Chavez is fighting for his life while he continues to undergo treatment more than two months after his latest cancer surgery. Vice President Nicolas Maduro said on television that Chavez...