Opposition candidate trounces Chavismo candidate at UCV elections

May 9, 2004

I did forget to mention that the opposition’s candidate for President of Central University (UCV) Antonio Paris received 80% of the vote in the two-way run-off against a pro-Chavez candidate. Both Professors and students vote with the students vote weighing less than that of the Professors. Amazingly enough only five years ago UCV was considered to be a left-wing University. I wonder how Chavez’ left-wing supporters from Europe and the US explain this sudden shift.

This entry was posted on May 9, 2004 at 7:35 pm and is filed under Venezuela.

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