Venezuelan political parties are preparing for intense campaigning ahead of a presidential election set for April 14 to replace Hugo Chavez, the socialist leader who died last week after a long battle with cancer.

The date was announced by Venezuela’s electoral commission Saturday, one day after Chavez’s vice president and chosen successor, Nicolas Maduro, was sworn in as acting president.

Maduro is likely to face opposition leader Henrique Capriles, the governor of Miranda state. … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict