Venezuela's time trials.

• Position: SOUTH AMERICA - Brief article

In January, Venezuela's clocks will be moved forward by half an hour, and the workday wilt be reduced from eight hours to six. President Hugo Chavez claims that this wilt boost the "metabolism" and productivity of Venezuelans by giving them more access to sunlight each day. Playing with time isn't the only change Chavez is imposing on Venezuela. Since his re-election to a six-year term in December, he has nationalized oil, telephone...