The death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez from an undisclosed form of cancer clears the way for new elections to determine whether his socialist revolution lives on without him. Elections would have to be held within 30 days.

Vice President Nicolas Maduro is Mr. Chavez’s chosen successor, but he could face a challenge from Miranda state Governor Henrique Capriles, who lost to Mr. Chavez in the October 2012 election.

The 50-year-old Maduro somberly announced on national television … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict