Patrick Esteruelas Chavez Quotations

Whenever Chavez feels threatened, he plays up the nationalist card. In the past seven years, whenever he feels that his message hasn't delivered the expected results, he uses the nationalism.

A lot of intellectuals, middle class and upper class, have been egging him on to run against Chavez. He is one of the few visible figures who has some clout, and he hasn't been afraid to challenge Chavez in the past.

Chavez hasn't reached his financial limit, but he is nearing it.

The main issue to watch is who is likely to emerge stronger and prevail in terms of overall influence and leadership in the region, be it Chavez or be it Bush.