"I read just today that it appears the surgery [of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez] went well, and everyone would hope that he recovers and life moves on," said U.S. Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman at a meeting at COA on February 28.
The opposition candidate has yet to fully outline his presidential priorities, but his advisors indicate a balanced approach that would not break with many of President Hugo Chávez's policies.
Armando Briquet, the campaign manager for Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski, discussed the Venezuelan elections in a February 21 conference call with AS/COA. (en español)
Armando Briquet, the campaign manager for Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles Radonski, discussed the Venezuelan elections in a February 21 conference call with AS/COA. (en español)
Henrique Capriles Radonski won the nomination of Venezuela’s opposition coalition in the Sunday primary. With the backing of a unified opposition, can he pose a challenge to President Hugo Chávez in the October election?
On February 9, AS/COA hosted a panel discussion about the upcoming Venezuelan referendum and its implications on public opinion, economic impact, and constitutional implications.
Henrique Capriles Radonski, the likely winner of the opposition primary on February 12, may have to contend with more than just President Chávez in his quest for the presidency.
