Tight win for Chavez’s heir spells uncertainty for Venezuela
Late socialist leader Hugo Chavez’s chosen successor Nicolas Maduro won Venezuela’s presidential election by a whisker but now faces opposition [...]
Sabaneta: Hugo Chavez’s hometown wants his body
From his privileged vantage point, Castaño witnessed two weeks of grief and mourning in Sabaneta when the “unexpected” news on March 5 was made known.
Venezuela election race starts, opposition at disadvantage
Venezuela’s charged election race kicked off on Sunday with throngs attending mass at the coffin of deceased leader Hugo Chavez and vowing to back his preferred successor, Nicolas Maduro, over likely opposition contender Henrique Capriles.
Venezuelans mourn Chavez while election looms
Venezuela will likely hold a presidential election in mid-April, sources said on Saturday, as acting President Nicolas Maduro tries to benefit from an emotional outpouring for his late mentor, Hugo Chavez, and step into his shoes.
Global leaders, celebrities honor Hugo Chavez at funeral
From Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to U.S. Oscar-winner Sean Penn, an eclectic mix of mourners bid farewell on Friday to Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez.
The red tide mourns Hugo Chavez
The red tide of Chávez, who often accompanied the deceased Hugo Chávez in his shows of force on the street, was deployed Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Hugo Chavez through the years 1954-2013
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies after battle with cancer
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending the socialist leader’s 14-year rule of the South American country, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said in a televised speech.
Chavez undergoing ‘tough’ chemotherapy, says Venezuela VP
Venezuela’s ailing President Hugo Chavez has been undergoing “tougher” new treatment for cancer, including chemotherapy, at the military hospital where he has been for the last two weeks, his vice-president said.
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez makes surprise return from Cuba
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a surprise return from Cuba on Monday, more than two months after surgery for cancer [...]