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In this photo taken May 1, 2013, supporters of the ruling party stand around a defaced poster of opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles during a May Day march in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuelans have long been obsessed by politics, especially during the Chavez years, as the populist leader denounced his opponents as

Venezuelan politics get personal, divide families

Michael Weissenstein, Christopher Toothaker -

May 9, 2013 4:00 am

An opposition protester wears a bandana that reads in Spanish

Venezuela tensions high after congressional brawl

Christopher Toothaker, Jorge Rueda -

May 1, 2013 4:00 am

Venezuela VP: plot against Hugo Chavez allies revealed

Venezuela VP: plot against Hugo Chavez allies revealed

Fabiola Sanchez, Christopher Toothaker -

January 23, 2013 5:00 am

A picture of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is held up alongside an image of Jesus Christ at a rally by Chavez supporters in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013. The government organized the unusual show of support for the cancer-stricken leader on the streets outside Miraflores Palace on what was supposed to be his inauguration day. The Supreme Court on Wednesday backed the plan to put off the inauguration indefinitely, saying the president could be sworn in before the court at a later date. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuela holds symbolic inauguration for Hugo Chavez

Ian James, Christopher Toothaker -

January 10, 2013 5:00 am

A boy plays behind a poster with an image depicting Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. The ailing president's health crisis has raised contentious questions ahead of the swearing-in set for Jan. 10, including whether the inauguration could legally be postponed. The ailing president's health crisis has raised contentious questions ahead of the swearing-in set for Jan. 10, including whether the inauguration could legally be postponed. Officials have raised the possibility that Chavez might not be well enough to take the oath of office, without saying what will happen if he can't. The constitution says that if a president or president-elect dies or is declared unable to continue in office, presidential powers should be held temporarily by the president of the National Assembly and that a new presidential vote should be held within 30 days. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Disputes brewing over Hugo Chavez’s inauguration

Ian James, Christopher Toothaker -

January 3, 2013 5:00 am