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Ignore Hugo Chavez and Move On

Despite concerns about the Venezuelan electoral process, for the fourth time in eight years, Mr. Chavez has prevailed at the ballot box. That Mr. Chavez likely will be with us for at least another six years requires a reassessment of U.S.-Venezuela policy. Reality, not ideology or rhetoric, must shape a new approach.

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This article was originally published in Baltimore Sun.

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