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Venezuela's Challenges

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has pushed his Bolivarian Revolution as a left-wing example for Latin America and has hosted the return of the Russian military into the Western Hemisphere. Yet Venezuela faces challenges in the form of falling oil prices and a highly non-diversified economy.

Mar 13, 2013 | 1015 GMT

The interim president lacks Hugo Chavez's charisma but not some of his political tools.

Mar 5, 2013 | 2314 GMT

The president's death presents serious challenges to his successor.

Mar 1, 2013 | 0225 GMT

What his successor does at the helm matters more than the eventual announcement regarding Chavez's status.

Feb 28, 2013 | 0320 GMT

The unconfirmed statement is plausible, and indicates rising political pressure on the Venezuelan government.

Feb 19, 2013 | 0255 GMT

The president's return to Caracas may signal he has taken a turn for the worse.

Feb 11, 2013 | 1847 GMT

The public could eventually become unruly if the economic situation forces more difficult reforms.

Jan 31, 2013 | 1130 GMT

Despite the president's absence, Caracas is moving ahead on overdue and potentially destabilizing reforms.

Jan 16, 2013 | 1130 GMT

Economic measures to remedy food scarcity will increase political pressure on the new government.