Chavez mask wearers on motorcycle in PSUV rally opening campaign (photo)

Chavez impersonators in PSUV rally.

People, wearing masks depicting Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, ride a motorcycle as they take part in a rally held by Chavez's allies in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010. Chavez's allies launched their campaigns Wednesday for crucial congressional elections that come just as recession, crime and inflation have pushed the socialist leader's popularity to a seven-year low.

Murders per 100,000 Inhabitants in the Americas (78 in Venezuela) - Excellent comparative graphic

Number of Murders per 100,000 Inhabitants

78 in Venezuela
16 in Ecuador
11 in Haiti
5 in the USA
5 in Peru
5 in Argentina
5 in Uruguay
2 in Bolivia
1 in Chile

Source: Tal Cual, August 25, 2010
Link: http://noticiascentro.com/noticias/detalle/4197