https://freerepublic.com/tag/hugochavezdolls/ en-us Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:22:14 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1548359/posts One of the presents most likely to be found under the Christmas tree this year in Venezuela is a mini-version of the left-wing President Hugo Chavez. The little Chavez - or Chavecito - has the president's trademark red army beret and his military boots, and even its own political catchphrase. In a country that is split into those for and against the president, the toy is causing a stir. The dolls have turned many a toy shop into a goldmine. "In just a few weeks, we sold 1,500 of these dolls. That's about 20 dolls a day," says Douglas Bustamante,... BBC News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1548359/posts#comment Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:22:14 GMT