Thousands rally for Chavez re-election in Venezuela
Thousands rally for Chavez re-election in Venezuela
By Agence France-Presse
Saturday, September 22, 2012 20:30 EDT
Thousands of supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took to the streets Saturday to push for his re-election, putting the march’s focus on his signature social programs.
The socialist and leftist firebrand is seeking a third six-year term, and polls place him ahead of center-left rival Henrique Capriles in the October 7 vote.
Throngs of pro-Chavez marchers decked out in the government’s red marched through downtown Caracas toward Plaza O’Leary, chanting boisterously: “Hi Ho. Chavez is not going to go.”
“We are here defending the (social) missions, which are the most humble thing, the most human thing, President Chavez’s love,” shouted one unnamed youth on VTV state television, which broadcast the event in full.
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