VOICED: In Venezuela's legislative polls, Chavez is one-man show

The transcript discusses President Hugo Chavez's campaign efforts to maintain a majority in the Venezuelan assembly, his influence over state resources, and his plans for a third term in 2012. It also covers the opposition's strategy to regain political influence after boycotting the 2005 elections. The upcoming election is framed as a choice between supporting or punishing Chavez, amidst rising crime and economic recession.

What was the opposition's strategy in the previous legislative elections?

What are the current challenges facing voters in the upcoming election?