Chavez faces tough reelection challenge

On Sunday, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, 58, will face the toughest election of his 14-year rule. Chavez and his oil-financed largesse are pitted against fresh-faced challenger Henrique Capriles' promise of jobs, safer streets and an end to cronyism.

Chavez staged a remarkable comeback from cancer this year and wants a new six-year term to consolidate his self-styled socialist revolution in the oil-rich nation.

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