Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer
Mar 6, 2013
With even toilet paper scarce, Venezuelan president warms to business
Reuters | Wednesday May 22, 2013
A Venezuelan supermarket puts a stack of toilet paper on its shop floor, and desperate consumers snatch it up within five minutes. A woman's voice over the loudspeaker reminds shoppers each person can only buy four packages.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro blasts 'devil' Barack Obama
Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 5, 2013
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took a swipe at Barack Obama on Saturday, calling him the "grand chief of devils" after the US president declined to recognize his contested re-election.
Venezuelan lawmakers hurt during punch-up in parliament
Reuters | Wednesday May 1, 2013
Fistfights broke out in Venezuela's parliament on Tuesday, injuring a number of legislators during an angry session linked to the South American nation's bitter election dispute.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro's victory will stand despite audit: official
Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 21, 2013
A top election official warned the opposition Saturday against raising "false expectations" over an audit of Venezuela's presidential election, saying it cannot overturn President Nicolas Maduro's win.
Election council to audit vote in Venezuela
Associated Press | Friday April 19, 2013
Venezuela's electoral council said Thursday it would audit the 46 percent vote that was not scrutinized on election night in a concession to opposition candidate Henrique Capriles, who said he was accepting the decision because he believed the stolen...
US calls for vote recount after narrow win for Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela
Reuters | Thursday April 18, 2013
Venezuela's opposition leaders feared persecution over post-election protests while the U.S. government backed their calls for a recount and said on Wednesday it was still deciding if it would recognize President-elect Nicolas Maduro.
Venezuelans vote for Chavez's handpicked successor
William Neuman, The New York Times | Monday April 15, 2013
In an unexpectedly close race, Venezuelans narrowly voted to continue Hugo Chavez's revolution, electing his handpicked political heir, Nicolas Maduro, to serve the remainder of his six-year term as president, officials said late Sunday.
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro named election winner, opposition protests
Reuters | Monday April 15, 2013
Nicolas Maduro, a former bus driver who became late socialist leader Hugo Chavez's protege, narrowly won Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday but his rival refused to accept the result and demanded a recount.
Nicolas Maduro, Hugo Chavez heir, inheriting divided Venezuela
Agence France-Presse | Monday April 15, 2013
Venezuela's newly elected President Nicolas Maduro was by Hugo Chavez's side for two decades - from his first electoral triumph in 1998 to his last breath when he died of cancer last month.
Hugo Chavez's successor Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuela's presidential election by thin margin
Reuters | Monday April 15, 2013
Ruling party candidate Nicolas Maduro narrowly won Venezuela's presidential election on Sunday, the electoral authority said, allowing him to continue the socialist policies of the late Hugo Chavez.
Nicolas Maduro declares victory in Venezuela election
Agence France-Presse | Monday April 15, 2013
Venezuela's acting President Nicolas Maduro declared victory on Sunday in the race to succeed late leader Hugo Chavez after the electoral council announced that he had won in a close battle.
Venezuela awaits result of vote to replace Hugo Chavez
Agence France-Presse | Monday April 15, 2013
Venezuelans on Sunday awaited the results of the election to replace late leader Hugo Chavez, with his handpicked political heir favored to win, as the opposition candidate warned of vote manipulation.
Venezuela's choice: Hugo Chavez heir or fresh start
Associated Press | Monday April 15, 2013
Voters who kept Hugo Chavez in office for 14 years were deciding Sunday whether to elect the devoted lieutenant he chose to carry on the revolution that endeared him to the poor but that many Venezuelans believe is ruining the nation.
Venezuela votes to choose Hugo Chavez successor
Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 14, 2013
Venezuelans headed to the polls Sunday to elect Hugo Chavez's successor, with his political heir, Nicolas Maduro, hoping to continue his socialist revolution and rival Henrique Capriles vowing change in the divided nation.
On arms, legs, and breasts, Hugo Chavez lives for eternity
Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 13, 2013
The body of Hugo Chavez may not have been embalmed and put on display for eternity but on the arms, legs and breasts of devoted Venezuelans, "el Comandante" will live on forever.
