12.04.2006

Monday's News

Hugo Chavez has won a decisive reelection, winning over 60 percent of the vote. BBC, New York Times, Washington Post

Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet is in stable condition after suffering a heart attack. New York Times

Due to illness, Fidel Castro was not present at his 80th birthday celebration. Financial Times

Despite setbacks in Peru and Mexico, Richard Lapper argues that Chavismo remains a prominent force in Latin America. Financial Times

Haitians voted in local and municipal elections that had been delayed for over a year, with low turnout and some reports of violence. AP

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