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What will Chavez do if he loses? It might depend on the margin

By norman-pino, john-thomson
Published October 5, 2012 4:00am ET
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What will Chavez do if he loses? It might depend on the margin
Government workers who support Henrique Capriles, the challenger to Hugo Chavez, wearing masks at a public rally in order to avoid reprisals. The paper-bag masks read, "I am a public worker and I will vote for my freedom." (John Thomson)

CARACAS, VENEZUELA

It has been a grueling presidential campaign for incumbent and insurgent alike. President Hugo Chavez appears spiritless and detached as he goes through the motions, in part reflecting his ongoing serious medical condition.

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