In pictures: Chavez supporters celebrate election win
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez scored a comfortable victory over opposition candidate Henrique Capriles Sunday, Oct. 7 2012.Ramon Espinosa/The Associated Press
The victory gave Mr. Chavez a new six-year term, and could extend his rule over the country to 20 yearsAriana Cubillos/The Associated Press
Tens of thousands of ecstatic Chavez supporters took to the streets after the results were revealed SundayAriana Cubillos/The Associated Press
Supporters of Venezuelan President Mr. Chavez's gathered outside the Miraflores presidential palace to celebrate.EDWIN MONTILVA/Reuters
Supporters dripping with sweat strained to catch of glimpse of Mr. Chavez below the palace while dancing and cheering.Rodrigo Abd/The Associated Press
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez greets his supporters from the Miraflores presidential palace balcony in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012.Rodrigo Abd/The Associated Press
"I promise you I'll be a better president," Mr. Chavez said in his victory speechTOMAS BRAVO/Reuters
"Chavez, the people are with you!", his supporters chantedRamon Espinosa/The Associated Press