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A banner bearing a photo of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is displayed on the military hospital where the ailing leader is continuing his recovery from surgery related to an unspecified cancer (photo credit: AP/Fernando Llano)

Venezuelans hold candlelight vigil for Chavez

Officials insist that ailing president, unseen in public for months, is still in charge

By Ian James

January 5, 2013
10:39 am

A heart-shaped mural shows an image of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hugging a woman. Chavez hasn't spoken publicly or been seen since his Dec. 11 operation in Cuba, and the latest report from his government Thursday night increased speculation that he is unlikely to attend his Jan. 10 inaugural ceremony. The message above the mural reads in Spanish; "Love is repaid with love." (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuelan government, opposition argue over Chavez inauguration date

VP Nicolas Maduro seeks to postpone swearing-in ceremony of recovering president

By Ian James and JORGE RUEDA

October 7, 2012
9:51 pm

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez arrives to a polling station during the presidential election in Caracas on Sunday. (photo credit: AP/Rodrigo Abd)

Polling stations stay open late in Venezuela

Both Chavez and Capriles camps tout high voter turnout

By Ian James and Times of Israel staff