This photo, released by the Venezuelan presidency, shows president Hugo Chavez greeting supporters during a campaign rally for his re-election in Anzoategui, on July 12. Chavez said in a TV interview ... more 

This photo, released by the Venezuelan presidency, shows president Hugo Chavez greeting supporters during a campaign rally for his re-election in Anzoategui, on July 12. Chavez said in a TV interview that Venezuela was not a threat to the United States, after Mitt Romney blasted President Barack Obama for downplaying the risk posed by the longtime US foe less