Venezuelans ponder life without Chavez (AP)



Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gestures during a meeting with presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay and Paraguay as a part of Venezuela's Bicentennial celebrations at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, July 5, 2011.(AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)AP - Since Hugo Chavez became Venezuela's president more than 12 years ago, he's been a constant presence in the lives of Rosiri de Blanco and her family.