“As the dust settles after the US presidential vote, there is another important election that the world should watch. Venezuelan citizens head to the polls Nov. 23. At stake is the selection of governors for each of the country’s 22 states, as well as mayors for 338 of the largest cities. President Hugo Chavez already controls the legislature, has stacked the Supreme Court in his favor, and now hopes to consolidate his power at the regional and local levels.” (11/21/08)