Venezuela to Raise Spending 46% in 2012 Budget Ahead of Vote

Venezuela to Raise Spending 46% in 2012 Budget Ahead of Vote: By Corina Rodriguez Pons and Charlie Devereux Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela's government will boost spending by 46 percent in 2012 as President Hugo Chavez finances housing, agriculture and job creation plans ahead of elections next October. ...