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In Case You Missed It… Articles Roundup Week of 12/14/12

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This week: Chávez’s health remains in the news as he returned to Cuba for surgery after naming Maduro as his successor; following Chávez’s announcement many Venezuelans wonder if his socialist legacy is coming to an end; Maduro wipes away tears while speaking to supporters about the president’s health; investors and Venezuelans alike begin to envision a nation without Chávez; and Venezuelan bonds soar as many believe Chávez will be unable to complete his third term. Meanwhile, Maduro tells Venezuelans that Chávez’s cancer surgery was “complex and difficult”; Venezuela’s membership in Mercosur raises leftists concerns that the government may ignore the free trade agreement known as ALBA; and due to Chávez’s “complex” recovery, he many not recover in time to be sworn in for his third term next month. Lastly, according to doctors, Chávez’s cancer is most likely terminal given the re-occurrence of his disease.

Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez, facing a 4th cancer surgery, anoints successor in case he has to leave office, Washington Post

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will undergo his fourth cancer surgery in Cuba in the coming days, the fiery leader said over the weekend, explaining that he had decided to designate a successor in case the illness forces him to resign from the office he has held for nearly 14 years.

Venezuela Confronts Twilight of Chávez Era, The Wall Street Journal

CARACAS—Venezuela is embarking on a period of deep political uncertainty after President Hugo Chávez announced over the weekend that his cancer had returned and for the first time named a successor, suggesting that his disease could be terminal and his 14-year-grip on power coming to an end.

Venezuelans (and Investors) Ponder a Life Without Chávez, The Wall Street Journal

CARACAS—Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez traveled to Cuba on Monday to prepare for emergency surgery to treat a new malignant tumor, while financial markets and ordinary Venezuelans began to think about how the oil-rich country might change if the former tank commander loses his battle for life

Venezuelan vice president steps into void, wiping tears, while Chavez set for cancer surgery, Washington Post

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s cancer relapse and his sudden announcement that he will undergo a fourth cancer-related surgery in Cuba have thrown the country’s future into question, and his designated political heir has begun trying to fill the void.

Venezuelan Bonds Soar on Chavez Cancer Recurrence: Andes Credit, Bloomberg Businessweek

Venezuelan bonds surged, sending benchmark yields to a five-year low, as speculation mounted that President Hugo Chavez will be unable to complete his third term after he acknowledged a recurrence of his cancer.

Venezuela VP: Hugo Chavez recovering after surgery, USA Today

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was recovering in Cuba on Tuesday after an operation targeting an aggressive cancer that has defied multiple treatments and has prompted the socialist leader to name a political successor.

Venezuela’s membership in Mercosur raises debate, Press TV

Venezuela became the fifth member of Mercosur after member states Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay suspended Paraguay’s membership last June due to Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo’s removal from office.

Venezuela’s Chavez May Not Recover in Time for New Term, Bloomberg Businessweek

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is facing a “complex” recovery from cancer surgery and may not be well again in time to be sworn in for a third term next month, Information Minister Ernesto Villegas said

Preparing to pass the torch, The Economist

WHEN campaigning for a new six-year term earlier this year, Hugo Chávez tried to persuade Venezuelans that he was cured of unspecified “pelvic” cancer, first diagnosed in June 2011. “I’ve forgotten all about that,” he bragged, just days before the election on October 7th, which he won with 55% of the vote.

Outlook for Chávez Darkens, Doctors Say, The Wall Street Journal

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s cancer is most likely terminal given the disease’s recurrences, and while the president may bounce back for periods, his health is increasingly at risk, say several leading cancer specialists not involved in the treatment.

 
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What’s Next Venezuela Election Update: May 14, 2012

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Courtesy of: El Universal

The date of the 2012 Venezuelan election draws ever nearer. To keep you abreast of all the latest developments, we at What’s Next Venezuela will begin a weekly Election HQ update. From President Chávez’s mysterious illness to skyrocketing inflation and escalating violence, Venezuelans have plenty on their minds ahead of this October’s election. Every Monday, we will let you know what stories promise to generate the most buzz, offering our analysis and commentary on what the week’s news means for this most crucial of Venezuelan elections…

Please find our inaugural update below:

Hugo Chávez’s continued illness and extended silence last week further doubts over whether he will run in the October presidential election. Chávez has said he is ready to begin his campaign, but his recent naming of the Council of State has analysts thinking he may be making other plans. The speculation of a transition is leading investors to buy the state oil company’s bonds, hoping that the post-Chávez economy will be better for business. According to Roger Noriega, Fidel Castro is worried about the possibility of a regime change in Venezuela, and its effects on Cuba. Meanwhile, a number of actions by the Chávez administration indicate that the president is getting ready for the elections, such as a dramatic increase in government spending on new social programs that many say are intended to boost his popularity. This includes a new prescription drug subsidy. Meanwhile, MUD candidate Henrique Capriles continues campaigning, telling Venezuelans that his election will lead to a better future for the country.

Chávez Says He Is Ready For Campaign, The Wall Street Journal

Venezuela’s cancer-stricken president, Hugo Chávez, resurfaced Monday night after a week’s silence, telling a state television show via telephone that he will be back in Venezuela in coming days and is in the final stages of his radiation treatment.

Venezuela analysts cast doubt on presidential election, The Miami Herald

Is the Venezuelan government laying the groundwork to delay or even suspend the Oct. 7 presidential elections due to President Hugo Chávez’s failing health? That’s what some analysts suspect as they evaluate recent structural changes within the administration and statements by Chávez allies.

Chávez reelection bid in doubt, AFP

President Hugo Chávez’s repeated trips to Cuba for cancer treatment and the government’s silence about his health are fueling rumors that he will name a successor to run in October presidential elections.

Is Hugo Chávez Preparing Venezuela for His Departure?, TIME

“Get your personal affairs in order.” It’s the hardest thing doctors have to tell cancer patients who are as ill as media reports suggest Hugo Chávez is.

Chávez Cancer Fight Ignites PDVSA Bond Rally, Businessweek

Debt traders are pushing up the bonds of state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela SA as they envision a nation without President Hugo Chávez that may free the oil producer from a tax rate as high as 95 percent.

A post-Chávez Venezuela is no investment bonanza, Reuters

The health of Hugo Chávez has piqued the market’s interest. Long stretches of silence from the cancer-stricken Venezuelan president have brought a certain morbid optimism to investors, who have sent the country’s debt to highs not seen in years.

Castro’s desperate warning, The Miami Herald

When an imperious bully like Fidel Castro starts to fear, his instinct is to try to sow fear among his enemies. Today, with his student and benefactor, Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez, dying of cancer, what the Cuban dictator fears most is that his bankrupt regime in Havana is about to lose billions in critical aid and oil.

Domestic debt up USD 40.6 billion in four months, El Universal

A Venezuelan government immersed in the election campaign has resorted to the largest spending ever over the past five years. Furthermore, in order to have enough bolivars in cash, it has also sped up indebtedness.

Venezuela: subsidised drugs for all, The Financial Times

While many will praise the noble intentions behind the Venezuelan government’s inauguration of a nationwide network of subsidised pharmacies on Monday, just as many will reject it as a populist stunt ahead of October’s presidential elections.

Capriles Radonski: We are to open the door to future in five months, El Universal

Henrique Capriles Radonski, the presidential candidate of opposition umbrella group Unified Democratic Panel (MUD), recalled Monday that Venezuela’s presidential elections will be held in five months. He said that Venezuelans will choose “between a present marked by stagnation and a future of progress for all.”

 
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What’s Next Venezuela Election Update: May 14, 2012

11539184 copia.jpg.520.360 Whats Next Venezuela Election Update: May 14, 2012
Courtesy of: El Universal

The date of the 2012 Venezuelan election draws ever nearer. To keep you abreast of all the latest developments, we at What’s Next Venezuela will begin a weekly Election HQ update. From President Chávez’s mysterious illness to skyrocketing inflation and escalating violence, Venezuelans have plenty on their minds ahead of this October’s election. Every Monday, we will let you know what stories promise to generate the most buzz, offering our analysis and commentary on what the week’s news means for this most crucial of Venezuelan elections…

Please find our inaugural update below:

Hugo Chávez’s continued illness and extended silence last week further doubts over whether he will run in the October presidential election. Chávez has said he is ready to begin his campaign, but his recent naming of the Council of State has analysts thinking he may be making other plans. The speculation of a transition is leading investors to buy the state oil company’s bonds, hoping that the post-Chávez economy will be better for business. According to Roger Noriega, Fidel Castro is worried about the possibility of a regime change in Venezuela, and its effects on Cuba. Meanwhile, a number of actions by the Chávez administration indicate that the president is getting ready for the elections, such as a dramatic increase in government spending on new social programs that many say are intended to boost his popularity. This includes a new prescription drug subsidy. Meanwhile, MUD candidate Henrique Capriles continues campaigning, telling Venezuelans that his election will lead to a better future for the country.

Chávez Says He Is Ready For Campaign, The Wall Street Journal

Venezuela’s cancer-stricken president, Hugo Chávez, resurfaced Monday night after a week’s silence, telling a state television show via telephone that he will be back in Venezuela in coming days and is in the final stages of his radiation treatment.

Venezuela analysts cast doubt on presidential election, The Miami Herald

Is the Venezuelan government laying the groundwork to delay or even suspend the Oct. 7 presidential elections due to President Hugo Chávez’s failing health? That’s what some analysts suspect as they evaluate recent structural changes within the administration and statements by Chávez allies.

Chávez reelection bid in doubt, AFP

President Hugo Chávez’s repeated trips to Cuba for cancer treatment and the government’s silence about his health are fueling rumors that he will name a successor to run in October presidential elections.

Is Hugo Chávez Preparing Venezuela for His Departure?, TIME

“Get your personal affairs in order.” It’s the hardest thing doctors have to tell cancer patients who are as ill as media reports suggest Hugo Chávez is.

Chávez Cancer Fight Ignites PDVSA Bond Rally, Businessweek

Debt traders are pushing up the bonds of state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela SA as they envision a nation without President Hugo Chávez that may free the oil producer from a tax rate as high as 95 percent.

A post-Chávez Venezuela is no investment bonanza, Reuters

The health of Hugo Chávez has piqued the market’s interest. Long stretches of silence from the cancer-stricken Venezuelan president have brought a certain morbid optimism to investors, who have sent the country’s debt to highs not seen in years.

Castro’s desperate warning, The Miami Herald

When an imperious bully like Fidel Castro starts to fear, his instinct is to try to sow fear among his enemies. Today, with his student and benefactor, Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez, dying of cancer, what the Cuban dictator fears most is that his bankrupt regime in Havana is about to lose billions in critical aid and oil.

Domestic debt up USD 40.6 billion in four months, El Universal

A Venezuelan government immersed in the election campaign has resorted to the largest spending ever over the past five years. Furthermore, in order to have enough bolivars in cash, it has also sped up indebtedness.

Venezuela: subsidised drugs for all, The Financial Times

While many will praise the noble intentions behind the Venezuelan government’s inauguration of a nationwide network of subsidised pharmacies on Monday, just as many will reject it as a populist stunt ahead of October’s presidential elections.

Capriles Radonski: We are to open the door to future in five months, El Universal

Henrique Capriles Radonski, the presidential candidate of opposition umbrella group Unified Democratic Panel (MUD), recalled Monday that Venezuela’s presidential elections will be held in five months. He said that Venezuelans will choose “between a present marked by stagnation and a future of progress for all.”