Reuters
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s supporters flooded Caracas on Sunday in a huge show of support for the left-wing leader a week before he faces a cliff-hanger referendum.

The outcome of the Aug. 15 recall vote is too close to call. full article

Venezuela’s Opposition Loses Momentum New York Times
A protest demonstration last week in Caracas against President Hugo Chávez drew few people. The opposition has failed to overcome the president’s populist appeal as a recall vote nears next Sunday.

…After the opposition’s failed coup attempt against President Hugo Chávez and its four economically devastating strikes, the old dinosaurs of the two political parties that plundered the country for decades and are now in opposition have lost their influence. full article

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