Hugo Chavez

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: Opposition to boycott vote audit

Associated Press | Friday April 26, 2013

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles announced on Thursday that his movement will boycott an audit of election results and push the government to hold a new presidential ballot.

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...

Venezuela accuses opposition of plotting coup, seven dead

Reuters | Wednesday April 17, 2013

Venezuelan President-elect Nicolas Maduro accused the opposition on Tuesday of planning a coup against him after seven government supporters were killed in clashes over his disputed election victory.

Nicolas Maduro confirmed as Venezuela President-elect

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2013

Venezuela's electoral authorities on Monday confirmed acting President Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the weekend election to succeed Hugo Chavez, despite opposition demands for a recount.

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.