Hugo Chavez’s chosen successor, Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuela’s presidential election

Socialist candidate Nicolas Maduro has won a narrow victory in Venezuela’s presidential poll. Mr. Maduro, who was chosen by the late Hugo Chavez as his successor, won 50.7% of the vote against 49.1% for opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. The electoral commission said the results were “irreversible”. Mr. Capriles said he refused to accept the result... Read More