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Opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles, center, gestures to supporters during his closing campaign rally in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, Oct. 4, 2012.

High Turnout Predicted for Venezuela's Presidential Election

While President Hugo Chavez is still ahead in many polls, his opponent, Henrique Capriles has steadily been gaining ground More

Video Opposition: Venezuela Not Democratic

Venezuelan voters will soon head to election booths to vote for their president, as international community observes More

Mauricio Jaramillo, a spokesman and top leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, second from left, talks with FARC member Andres Paris during a press conference in Havana, Cuba, September 6, 2012.

Colombian Government, Rebels to Resume Peace Talks

Norwegian officials say two sides will hold press conference on October 17 to announce resumption More

A Chavez electoral poster in Caracas

Video Venezuelan Voters to Decide Whether to Continue Chavez Rule

Voters decide to either extend Chavez' rule for another six years or choose his younger challenger Henrique Capriles More

Supporters of opposition Presidential Candidate Henrique Capriles cheer during a campaign rally in Caracas, Venezuela, September 30, 2012.

Chavez, Capriles Enter Final Days of Venezuelan Presidential Race

Recent voter opinion surveys show Hugo Chavez with a double digit lead over Henrique Capriles ahead of next Sunday's vote More


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