Chavez’s silence raises tensions over a transition

Venezuela could have a new president

After the arrival of the Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, there is much speculation, because the president is out of sight in a military hospital. The growing feeling that Chavez may be preparing to abandon power and eventually give way to a successor and a new presidential election.

The government insists that President Chavez remains in office, however, political analysts believe he could take office after a swearing in a late ceremony Could be the first step to a possible transition.

Given these speculations of a possible transition, supported by the silence of the president who has not been seen since arriving in Venezuela on Monday, Chavez supporters claim that certain opposition groups may seek to destabilize the government.