Venezuela's Chavez celebrates 10 years in power
Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez marked 10 years in power on Monday, declaring a national holiday to celebrate as he seeks to win a referendum this month that could help him govern for another decade or more. Chavez, an ex-paratrooper who once led a failed coup before winning power at the ballot box, hosted Latin American allies at the anniversary ceremonies, burnishing his credentials as an inspiration for a wave of leftist governments in the region. Full Story