Venezuela 's vice president asks throngs of Chavez supporters to take a loyalty oath . ` ` I swear ... to defend the presidency of Comandante Chavez , '' they say . Rally comes as authorities reassure residents that Chavez 's government continues . Score: 6
Venezuela 's vice president asks throngs of Chavez supporters to take a loyalty oath . `` I swear ... to defend the presidency of Comandante Chavez , '' they say . Rally comes as authorities reassure residents that Chavez 's government continues . Chavez is undergoing cancer treatment in Cuba and battling complications .