Daniel Wallas, Reuters, Caracas – The uncertain pace of President Hugo Chavez’s recovery from cancer, falling oil output that could slow an economic recovery and rising tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election are the main risks to watch in Venezuela.

The 57-year-old socialist leader underwent a third session of chemotherapy in late August, but this time decided to have the treatment at a military hospital in Caracas.

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