Venezuela’s Chavez seeks 6 more years - Americas - MSNBC.com

Venezuela’s Chavez seeks 6 more years - Americas - MSNBC.com: "CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez is predicting a crushing victory Sunday as he seeks another six-year term in an election that could further entrench Latin America’s most defiant voice against U.S. foreign policy.

Chavez leads in various opinion polls over a tough-talking former state governor Manuel Rosales, who nevertheless has galvanized the opposition by promising to unseat a leader he accuses of steering Venezuela toward Cuba-style, one-man rule.

“I want to defend my freedom,” said 62-year-old opposition supporter Deysi Ruiz, waiting in line to vote hours before dawn in eastern Caracas. She said Chavez supporters passed by insulting people in line, and added: “I’m going to vote because it’s been enough abuse.”" Read complete post here.