The man spoiling for a fight with America and its 'empire of evil' By Simon Scott Plummer Last Updated: 12:35am GMT 22/01/2007 In his eight years in power Hugo Chávez has succeeded Fidel Castro as the cheerleader of anti-Yanquism south of the Rio Grande and with a third presidential electoral victory under his belt he is promising a new era of radical socialism. Judging from this month's inaugural ceremonies, the impact will first be felt domestically. The Venezuelan president plans to nationalise the electricity and telecommunications industries, shut down the largest opposition-run television channel, curb the powers of state governors...
