Any departure of Chavez from the national stage would have profound consequences in Venezuela, where he has governed since 1999. It would also have a huge impact across Latin America, especially in leftist ally nations which have been showered with his country's oil wealth.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/chavez-reelection-bid-doubt-113426508.html

Duanes Wearing Velvet Pants wrote on May 6^th, 2012 at 8:09pm:


Do you think Obama might send troops?

Duanes Wearing Velvet Pants wrote on May 6^th, 2012 at 8:18pm:


Before the election, he'll send in the NBPP.  They're good at keeping elections honest.

Then, there won't be any necessity to send in troops.

PeterR wrote on May 6^th, 2012 at 8:32pm:

Then they will break out into an impromptu version of "Rappers Delight"...

You also need to take Chavez's health into account. There's a very real possibility he won't make it to the elections, and there's talk of a military doomsday plan by some of the generals to seize power should Chavez pass away.