Such physical contact considered a sin under the country's strict Islamic codes.

Chavez tattoos. Chavez underwear. Chavez action figures: money to be made as myth takes hold.

Several news outlets in Iran report that officials are looking to sue because of the movie's allegedly "unrealistic portrayal" of the country.

Official process became a boisterous campaign rally for Nicolas Maduro, who will seek to harness the Socialist firebrand's electoral appratus.

Competing bands of graffiti artists and protesters seek to frame upcoming elections, the first since without Chavez in recent memory.

Broke nearly a week of public silence after Venezuela leader's death.

Henrique Capriles launched what many consider a doomed presidential candidacy with an attack against a government he accused of betraying Venezuelans' trust.

Whoever the opposition runs, analysts say the election is the government's to lose.
Blouin Politics: Venezuela's haunted opposition

There are doubts, even among die-hard Chavistas, about his ability to lead the nation.