After reaching 44 percent support, Chavez opponents look ahead to a tough six year slog.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won re-election in part by promising to deepen social welfare programs.
Henrique Capriles accepted defeat as Chavez swept to a 10-point victory margin, the smallest yet for him a presidential race.
Chavez is under pressure to address nuts-and-bolts governance issues such as soaring crime rates, power blackouts and double-digit inflation.
Capriles accepted defeat as Chavez swept to a 10-point victory margin.
Many Venezuelans were nervous about what might happen if the disputes erupt over the election's announced outcome.
On the streets of Venezuela's capital, six people explain their choices to vote for either Chavez or Capriles on Sunday.
At least seven people were dead after clashes between security forces and protesters angry over increased electricity prices and education changes.
Raucous protests over electricity prices and education reform left 6 killed by police, and thousands more responded with vitriol.
How will the armed forces react if Chavez stumbles?
