Venezuela Awaits Chavez Fate in Vote After Historic Turnout

Venezuelans awaited the fate of President Hugo Chavez and his self-proclaimed socialist revolution after historic turnout in the election against younger rival Henrique Capriles Radonski.

Pro-Chavez supporters partied in the streets of downtown Caracas on expectations the 58-year-old former paratrooper will extend his 14-year rule. More than 18 million people were registered to vote in the election that could extend Chavez’s 14 years in power until 2019 or see an upset by Capriles, who described his challenge against the incumbent as a battle between David and Goliath.