Venezuela's Chavez wins key referendum

摘要

Caracas-Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez February 15 won a key referendum that could extend his stay in office, a move industry observers said was unlikely to make life any easier for foreign investors in the vital oil sector.Just over 54% of Venezuelan voters approved moves to amend the constitution and allow the unlimited re-election of Chavez and other officials, the electoral authority announced. The vote paves the way for Chavez to seek a third term in office in 2012.