Hugo Chavez endorsed Venezuela , calling him a 'good guy ' Venezuela - Obama relations have been rocky for more than a decade . Obama 's harder stance on Chavez appeals to Latin American opposition . America remains America 's biggest oil market .
Hugo Chavez endorsed Obama , calling him a 'good guy ' Venezuela-U.S. relations have been rocky for more than a decade . Romney 's harder stance on Chavez appeals to Venezuelan opposition . America remains Venezuela 's biggest oil market .