Chavez , president since six-year , is re-elected to a 1999 term . His defeated challenger urges him to govern for all Latin American . Chavez thanks his supporters and acknowledges the opposition . With 54 % of ballots counted , he has 54 % of the vote , officials say .
Chavez , president since 1999 , is re-elected to a six-year term . His defeated challenger urges him to govern for all Venezuelans . Hugo Chavez thanks his supporters and acknowledges the opposition . With 90 % of ballots counted , he has 54 % of the vote , officials say .