Rumors are Flying

Update - Well Chavez finally appeared on Tv this afternoon. Apparently he was visiting family, so I guess we can all but the rumors to rest and have a good nights rest knowing that "El Supremo" is safe and sound.

Venezuela is a country of rumors, but most of the rumors are based on some facts. The big rumor circulating Venezuela is were is Chavez?
On saturday he was supposed to talk at a massive rally in Caracas. About 20,000 people attend, actually brought to Caracas. It is widely known that the government hands out free food, money and buses in people for the marches in support of Chavez. the government also makes the paraphernalia (T-shirts, poster boards etc..) Well it turns out Chavez never came to the rally, of which people were a little upset about. Then on Sunday his Tv program "Alo Presidente" was canceled the official statement was that it was to make time of the Brazil -Venezuela Volleyball game (BTW Brazil won). This caused rumors to spread like wild fire the rumors range from Chavez being wounded (shot), killed, to there was an attempted coup against him.

The minister of information today announced that Chavez is feeling well, he spent the weekend with his family, and is currently working in Miraflores. However, currently around 1pm Chavez supporters are outside of Miraflores demanding to see Chavez (at least for him to stand outside his balcony). From what I understand not even Lina Ron has been able to see him (one of Chavez's most radical supporters). We will see what de day brings us.