The winger's heavy first touch looked to have narrowed the angle with Pernis rushing from his line, but he slipped a delicate right-footed reverse shot into the corner of the net.

BBC: Morgaro Gomis (centre) celebrates his equaliser

Germany's example is especially instructive: Although the state's family policies are now among the most generous in Europe -- a parent who stays home with a child receives 67% of his or her current net income for up to 12 months -- they have failed to boost the birthrate or reverse the figures for childless women.

CNN: Why are rich nations' birthrates in free fall?

Capriles said he will reverse land expropriations, which he says have ruined many farms and forced Venezuela to import food after previously being a net exporter of beef, rice, coffee and other foods.

NPR: Venezuela's Choice: Chavez Heir Or Fresh Start