9:20 PM As certain results come in Chávez opens lead
8:43 PM Lots of counter rumors, close, this will be a
long evening.
7:05 PM Military guy in charge of voting process, General Barrientos, says polls should stay open until voters are in line.
6:53 PM Electoral Board members show up and call for polls not to close until all voters have voted.
6:38 PM Not all polls are closed. Best info is this is close, but edge may be Capriles’. Is it enough?
The Devil's Excrement 
October 8, 2012 at 11:20 am
No falta nada, la gente no usa los números completos. Los de anoche son con 19% de abstenciòn Y con 90% de los votos contados, esa es la diferencia, hay nuevos números, aqui
There is no major inconsistency , people are not using all the numbers. Last night numbers are with 19% abstention AND 90% of teh votes counted, that is the difference, the new numbers are here:
http://www.eluniversal.com/nacional-y-politica/elecciones-2012/121001/mapa-de-resultados-electorales
October 8, 2012 at 11:15 am
Estan hablando que faltan casi tres millones de votos por contabilizar. Que sabes de esto?
October 7, 2012 at 10:35 pm
I love the way you have put it: sigue habiendo un camino !!! Love it love it…… Sigamos trabajando por ese camino
October 7, 2012 at 10:33 pm
Amen…meant no disrespect. He’s my man but he just took a beating.
October 7, 2012 at 10:25 pm
Youre right Daniel, sigue habiendo un camino !
October 7, 2012 at 10:22 pm
Mientras haya vida hay esperanza….that is…… Chavez you are fucked up….
October 7, 2012 at 10:21 pm
Let ‘s all have the balls that Capriles has……carajo!!!!
October 7, 2012 at 10:14 pm
Capriles looks shocked.
October 7, 2012 at 10:11 pm
How long before people start revolting because of undelivered promises (housing, cheap food prices for ex.) ?
October 7, 2012 at 10:03 pm
How long can we continue to have cheap gas if we have to import it at international prices due to problems in Amuay and El Palito refineries
October 7, 2012 at 10:00 pm
How long can he govern if he really is sick (and every clue points to this…)
October 7, 2012 at 9:58 pm
Chavez’s seed of cessation was planted today……ni un paso atras!! Keep hope , it is not time for depression and sadness. We are drilling a hole in the chavismo , slowly but we are doing it
October 7, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Yes lets stay strong…..we can do it…… Lets keep fight.the seed of chavez’s cessation was planted today and let’s celebrate that!!!
October 7, 2012 at 9:51 pm
It seems Venezuela has not had enough of “Tocando Fondo”
October 7, 2012 at 9:50 pm
The robolution continues. Don’t matter if the cancer kills him eventually. Even dead, the Bolivarian cancer will live on for years and years. Now comes the ‘profundizacion’ de la Revolucion Bolivariana. Look forward to a major devaluation and a sovereign default. But for now, triumphalist reaffirmation of patriotism and Bolivarian values, historic, proud, Chavez forever. Once again, the democratic opposition goes down in flames…united.
October 7, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Good Bye Freedom, welcome Communism, Unreal ! Eastern Europe broke the yokes of slavery, over 1 million Cubans escaped it, yet it was voted in tonight.
October 7, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Stay strong . At this point that’s all you can do. His sickness returning is your next hope! My thoughts and prayers are with you
October 7, 2012 at 9:40 pm
CNE just said 54.42% for Chavez? Did I hear it right?
October 7, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Per CNE: Chavez with 54%, Henrique with 44% +/-.
October 7, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Really? What on earth were people expecting?
October 7, 2012 at 9:37 pm
OMG In shock.
October 7, 2012 at 9:37 pm
HCF only leaving office dead.
54.42 percent
October 7, 2012 at 9:32 pm
It’s 10pm Caracas time, the CNE ediles are coming to the podium and they will announcxe that CApriels lost by approx 1 million votes, 5-6% or so. Chavez still has cancer, and if/when it kills him new elections must be held. Incredible. Tragic.
October 7, 2012 at 9:28 pm
35 capriles 65 chavez……holy shhhhh i cant belive this………our option now is await chavez natural death
October 7, 2012 at 9:27 pm
Yes something happened….tomorrow we’ll know
October 7, 2012 at 9:26 pm
Me confirma Washington q perdimos por 1.2 millions. Bocaranda is right. Syd, you owe me an apology
October 7, 2012 at 9:26 pm
DolarToday @DolarToday
Los resultados finales fueron alterados desde las maquinas, las actas cuadran, FRAUDE!
October 7, 2012 at 9:23 pm
All indications are Chávez won, on both sides.
October 7, 2012 at 9:20 pm
how come chavistas know they have won already???
October 7, 2012 at 9:19 pm
I hear we won, however, Cuba tv is reporting chavez win. Analysts on Miami tv are not sure….hearing all kinds of shit. Mood changing to somber
October 7, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Yeap chavez won
October 7, 2012 at 9:13 pm
According to Bocaranda, Chavez wins by a million votes. Unbelievable.
October 7, 2012 at 9:10 pm
What do you mean with that? Chavez won?
October 7, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Miami Mega TV – one guest says that Chavez won by 8 points.
October 7, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Hmmmm, 3 AM, what to do ??? Go to bed or wait??? Any idea how low before it’s announced?
October 7, 2012 at 9:00 pm
It’s over when it’s over, and maybe not even then.
October 7, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Ahora existen dos grandes preguntas: 1) si aceptara el perdedor la derrota, especialmente si hay gritos de trampa y 2) como actuara a la FAN para defender el resultado.
Segun esta discussion – http://www.the-counterpoint.com/discussion/D – la mayoria aun cree que chavez no soltara el poder. Desafortunadamente estoy de acuerdo, el ve su revolucion como un fin sin importar el costo al pais.
October 7, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Chavez opens lead? you mean he is winning or something else?
October 7, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Maybe he means lead (metal), like in casket.
October 7, 2012 at 8:52 pm
Henrique Capriles R. @hcapriles
A esta hr algunos siguen con la misma cháchara de siempre,los mismos cuentos,con la diferencia que estos ya son de despedida!
October 7, 2012 at 8:45 pm
ABBA
“There was something in the air that night, the stars were bright Fernando…
They were shining there for you and me, for liberty, Fernando…”
Sorry. I just thought this would be a nice tune to hum along with tonight.
October 7, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Do you think you’ll be OK in the morning?
October 7, 2012 at 10:07 pm
I know I’ll be hungover in the morning.
October 7, 2012 at 8:37 pm
The minute-to-minute feed on El Universal seems to be down for 30 mins now: http://www.eluniversal.com/nacional-y-politica/elecciones-2012/121007/minuto-a-minuto-elecciones-presidenciales-7-o
Noticias24 isn’t updating anything recently either: http://www.noticias24.com/
Watching channel 4…
October 7, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Spill the beans Miguel.
October 7, 2012 at 8:27 pm
Nelson Bocaranda S. @NelsonBocaranda
Ordenaron a las bandas de motorizados salir a la calle a atemorizar a la población que quiera celebrar o protestar
October 7, 2012 at 8:11 pm
https://twitter.com/LaHojillaenTV/statuses/255110510498942977
October 7, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Alegria De Tisico!!
October 7, 2012 at 7:57 pm
globovision is down here 😦
October 7, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Try this
October 7, 2012 at 7:54 pm
After following Chavez from afar for years, I know as well as the Venezualan Citizens, that he would stoop extremely low to try and maintain power. My fingers are crossed for the fine people of Venezuela.
October 7, 2012 at 7:52 pm
No one is sure, but looks like Capriles ahead and Chavistas trying to keep polling stations open until they catch up. Except, of course, in places like New Orleans where planes of people have been left with votes in their hearts because they were late because of storms. Election should be over yet they are waiting for bus loads of Chavistas to show up. We r right where many of us thought, Capriles ahead but fraud being the X factor!
October 7, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Were my wife voted today 2680 Capriles, 186 Chavez in Baruta
October 7, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Henrique Capriles R. @hcapriles
Calma,cordura,paciencia!Hoy fue una jornada histórica,grandiosa,un pueblo que habló!Sabemos lo que pasó y debemos esperar!Que viva Vzla!
October 7, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Chavez on the phone. His most civil speech in history. Concesion?. Never thought I would hear this.
October 7, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Some businesses will be closed Monday in Valencia. Also, I heard schools closed in San Juan de los Morros. Reason-they are afraid “something may
happen” on Monday…
October 7, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Is Jorge Rodriguez on Prozac?.
October 7, 2012 at 7:38 pm
heh, that’s what I thought. between the sedate smile and the empty frases hechas about the electoral process, I have a hard time seeing a victor in there.
October 7, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Another thought…..
If you think this is nerve wracking,….
Just imagine Fidel and Raul sitting around a coffee table this evening. Today. Now. This very moment. Their ENTIRE revolution is approaching a cliff on account of some silly ballot boxes in Venezuela. 53 years! Fidel says to Raul, “Elections? In Venezuela? What the hell were they thinking?”
October 7, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Fidel says to Raul, “Elections? In Venezuela? What the hell were they thinking?”
Fidel advised the Sandinistas in Nicaragaua to not have internationally supervised elections in 1990. As he feared, Violeta Chamarro beat Daniel Ortega 54-40.
October 7, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Probably said, “What the hell are elections??”
October 7, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Castro’s number one rule- Make sure you know the final vote count before the election.
October 7, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Plan to celebrate in Plaza Altamira tonight
October 7, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Will you be up until a result Miguel? I think you said you would but I can’t find it.
October 7, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Globovision is working for me. http://wwitv.com/tv_channels/8409.htm
October 7, 2012 at 7:07 pm
Globovision.com is down for me. Server overload?
October 7, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Use the live stream http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xio7e2_globovision-en-vivo_news
October 7, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Working for me but hey maybe capping the numbers. This is video only
October 7, 2012 at 7:06 pm
I can’t post the link, but try Anonymouse .org
October 7, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Lo puedo abrir via ABA, sin proxies, pero no voy a dar detalles
October 7, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Yo no puedo abrir nada de blogger, tengo intercable. Solo con proxy y no puedo comentar.
October 7, 2012 at 7:16 pm
yo estoy igual! tambien tengo intercable
October 7, 2012 at 6:55 pm
Roberto Carlo Olivares says “el Mayor General Wilmer Barrientos, Comandante del CEO de las FAN y jefe del Plan República, también reitero lo expresado en mi columna anterior. Barrientos se le volteó al régimen y hará respetar el resultado electoral, no tiene comunicación con Chávez y solo se relaciona con el CNE y los comandantes de tropa.”
October 7, 2012 at 6:49 pm
OJO! el blog de daniel duquenal http://daniel-venezuela.blogspot.com/ se puede abrir desde Venezuela con anonymous proxy http://www.zend2.com
October 7, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Algo “raro” esta pasando……
DC closed. However votes cannot be counted until CNE emits 1st bulletin.
Against written rules.
Supposedly there is an official memo overriding the rules.
Is like they let you buy the cake and not eat it….
May be to have room to negotiate?
October 7, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Same in Spain, I think it’s the way it is.
October 7, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Was told in Spain and other parts with far away time zones, they count the next day. However in USA that should not be the case.
Strange…
October 7, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Dc closed at around 6 pm, no more voters in line. CNE yesterday announced no counting votes overseas “hasta la emision del primer boletin irreversible”.
Am headed back to Embassy to be present for vote count.
Exit polls are pretty much 98%-2% (Guess who got 98%).
What was surprising is that more than 73% of registered voters showed up to vote, past processes it’s 45-50%
More later…………
October 7, 2012 at 6:47 pm
Roberto Carlo Olivares says “El candidato de las Fuerzas democráticas arriba por un millón de votos.” (Información de las Fuerzas Armadas Nacionales y Patriotas)
October 7, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Another report from a friend: One table in San Cristobal of 599 voters, 534 voted (89%) and 441 voted for Capriles (83%)
October 7, 2012 at 6:39 pm
A relative in Cumana told us minutes ago that in Andres Eloy Blanco School all 8 tables were won by Capriles
October 7, 2012 at 6:36 pm
All these results are pure speculation. Only when CNE announces we will know the truth.
October 7, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Only when we have the actas en mano will we know the truth. The CNE can respect what the actas say, or they can violate the law.
October 7, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Drink a Venezuela Libre. Same as a Cuba Libre, rum, coke, y limon. Castro and Chavez are one and the same.
October 7, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Ronaldo, i have called it a SUENO for years. Cacique and Coke y Limon. A dream for Venezuela
October 7, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Miguel:
Check this website (alarmist but maybe true…):
http://www.robertocarlo14.com
October 7, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Breathe deeply. You cannot change the actas.
October 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm
All these years, all these many months, ….
…and it all comes down to what happens in the next few hours.
Where’s my brandy bottle?
October 7, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Asbach Uralt,…..German brandy.
October 7, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Depends on the edge :).
October 7, 2012 at 6:20 pm
http://www.abc.es/20121008/internacional/abci-primeros-sondeos-venezuela-201210080050.html
October 7, 2012 at 6:15 pm
Please keep us posted and godspeed.
October 7, 2012 at 6:13 pm
No, a slight edge would not appear to be enough. ;-(
October 7, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Yes.