Reactions in the world to the victory of Hugo Chavez

After the victory of Hugo Chavez in the presidential elections in Venezuela, Cuba, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, China, Mexico and Spain were among the first countries to congratulate the president, who will be in office until 2019. Other countries like Germany and Argentina urged Chavez to management "responsible" for the country, reported Notimex.

Chávez congratulates America

The President of Cuba, Raul Castro, congratulated his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez, for his re-election in Sunday's election, the newspaper Granma ."On behalf of the Government and people of Cuba, I congratulate you on this historic triumph, demonstrating the strength of the Bolivarian revolution and its unquestionable popular support," said the text released Monday. "Your decisive victory ensures the continuity of the struggle for genuine integration of the Americas," the Cuban president and Chavez reiterated "our solidarity and unwavering support." The Bolivian Morales has said in statements to Abi, the official news agency of the country, "President Chavez's victory is the victory of democracy". "Not only is the triumph of the people of Venezuela, but also the triumph of the countries of  Alba  and Latin America, "Efe reported. In Ecuador, another member country of the ALBA (Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America) President Rafael Correa has declared its support through the plain of twitter: "Chávez winner with almost 10 points difference Long live Venezuela, viva la Patria Grande Long live the Bolivarian Revolution ". In turn, the president of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez, has already spoken with the Venezuelan leader to congratulate him on a victory which he said is the whole "South America and the Caribbean" "I just spoke with President Chavez, a lot of emotion," Fernandez announced on his Twitter account immediately after it was announced officially in Caracas Chavez victory in the elections. "Your victory is also ours.'s Of South America and the Caribbean. Force Hugo! Force Venezuela! Force Mercosur and Unasur," he added.

China and Spain join the congratulations

China also congratulated re-elected President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, the Latin American country with which Beijing strengthened economic ties after the arrival of the Venezuelan leader, Notimex reported. "President Chavez was reelected and congratulates China. Venezuela wish further success in developing the country under the leadership of President Chavez, "said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hong Lei. "In recent years, China and Venezuela had good bilateral relations. We continue to work with Venezuela to strengthen relations, "the source added. For its part, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, José Manuel García-Margallo said that elections in Venezuela "had a massive turnout were transparent" and thus is a good day for this country. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating the event "National Brand Management: Vision and Globalization", which on Monday organized the Spanish government in House of America, said that the victory of President Hugo Chavez "was clear, and the rise of the opposition as well."

Frustration in New Orleans and Florida

A group of Venezuelans living in Ewww reacted differently to the victory of Chavez, as explained by a representative of Venezuela Command, who explained how they had problems voting because of a series of actions. For example, the consulate would have denied access to senior age. He said more than eight thousand people cast ballots in New Orleans.

In South Florida also felt the desolation when the result was announced. A group of supporters gathered in Capriles flagship restaurant, "The Arepazo" where prevailed an atmosphere of frustration.

The opposition must be taken into account

The U.S. State Department congratulated Venezuelans mobilized to participate in presidential elections peacefully, through spokesman for Latin American Affairs, William Ostick, reported the website of the Voice of America. Ostick said the vote who managed the opposition should be taken into account in the future. "We congratulate the Venezuelan people for the high turnout and peaceful manner in which it conducted this election. We believe that the views of more than 6 million people who voted for the opposition should be taken into account in the future, "says the statement.

Urge Chavez to responsible management

The European Union urged the re-elected president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, to "promote fundamental freedoms" during his new mandate. "In his new term, President Chavez should target all segments of Venezuelan society to strengthen the country's institutions and promote fundamental freedoms, inclusion and sustainable economic development," he urged the EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton . Furthermore, the press in Argentina highlighted that society will demand better social outcomes for the end of his government. "Chavez is facing the challenge of being more efficient in their government and to achieve so far broken dialogue with the opposition, who performed well in the polls." "When I took office, 60 percent were poor. The excluded given the vote and victory. In the next six years, and when she turns twenty years in power, poverty is now 32 percent, should be zero, "he said the newspaper  El Clarin .