President Hugo Chavez's United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), along with his other allies, won an estimate of 96 seats out of a total of 165 seats to regain power of the South American nation.

On September 23, 2010, Venezuela conducted their national election.

Although Chavez's party has claimed ultimate victory, it has left a bitter sweet taste in the mouth of the infamous president, who's known as a bit of a hothead to the rest of the free world.

The United Movement for Democracy (MUD), also known as the opposing party, took a surprising number of an estimated sixty-four seats in Parliament. The remaining seats are said to be reserved and left for nominations.

With only two-thirds of the seats, Chavez can no longer pass new legislation without a bit of friction from the other side.

According to a recent survey, there was a voter turnout of about 66 percent.

This election has brought international attention to issues plaguing Venezuela such as the lack of food, massive loss of jobs, and the downgrading economy in general. Many are now beginning to question the motives of Venezuela's President.

Chávez remains a very controversial figure at home and abroad. Detractors within the Organization of American States, European Union, United Nations, U.S. State Department, and others, criticize Chávez for alleged human rights violations.

Chavez called former President G.W. Bush "the devil" once during a 2006 UN General Assembly.