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Chavez reversals

Lorne Matalon reports on a series of policy reversals by Venezuela’s president Hugo Ch-vez: critics say the reversals show that Ch-vez is struggling, but Ch-vez appears to be shifting positions to consolidate his support among voters in Venezuela.

Global Politics

Hugo Ch-vez has been changing positions faster than a weathervane in a tornado. His opponents say the Venezuelan president is flip-flopping…that he betrays his principles at a moment’s notice. His supporters say Ch-vez is just being a smart politician…that he’s responding to the will of the people. Lorne Matalon reports on the latest controversies swirling around the Venezuelan leader.

Photos: Lorne Matalon.