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Exekutive: Staatsoberhaupt: Staatspräsident Hugo CHAVEZ Frias (seit dem 2 February 1999); Executive Vice Staatspräsident Elias JAUA Milano (seit dem 26 January 2010); note - the president is both Staatsoberhaupt and Regierungschef
Regierungschef: Staatspräsident Hugo CHAVEZ Frias (seit dem 2 February 1999); Executive Vice Staatspräsident Elias JAUA Milano (seit dem 26 January 2010)
cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the president
elections: president elected by popular vote for a six-year term (eligible for unlimited reelection); election last held on 3 December 2006 (next election expected to be held in 7 October 2012 pending official convocation by the country's electoral body)
note: in 1999, a National Constituent Assembly drafted a new constitution that increased the presidential term to six years; an election was subsequently held on 30 July 2000 under the terms of this constitution; in 2009, a national referendum approved the elimination of term limits on all elected officials, including the presidency
election results: Hugo CHAVEZ Frias reelected president; percent of vote - Hugo CHAVEZ Frias 62.9%, Manuel ROSALES 36.9%, other 0.2%
Quelle: CIA World Factbook - Version März 11, 2011
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