Henrique Capriles Radonski

Deceased Chavez looms large in upcoming Venezuelan presidential election

Global Politics

Hugo Chavez has been dead a week and the race to replace him is already set. In many ways it’ll be a rematch of the October election Chavez won handily. But the question is whether the less fiery Nicolas Maduro can top Henrique Capriles as well.

Hugo Chavez, Venezuelan strongman, dies of cancer in Caracas

Global Politics

Chavez vows deeper socialist revolution after winning third term

Global Politics

Venezuelan Presidential candidates looking across the border for votes

Global Politics

Powerful challenger set to take on Chavez in Venezuelan presidential election

Global Politics

Venezuelan opposition parties organizing joint effort to oust Chavez

Global Politics

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is running for his fourth term in office this year but, for the first time, he’s facing an opposition that has unified in opposition to his re-election.

Hugo Chavez’s Political Heir Maduro Wins Presidency

La Revolución continues in Venezuela with Hugo Chavez’s heir winning a narrow election on Sunday. By a thin margin of just over one percentage point, Nicholas Maduro beat out his opponent and will go on to serve the remainder of Chavez’s term in office following his death earlier this year. Maduro’s opponent, Henrique Capriles Radonski, […]

Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuelan Election by a Narrow Margin

Conflict & Justice

In Venezuela, Hugo Chavez’s hand-picked successor Nicolas Maduro is facing what some analysts are calling the “disaster” of a very narrow victory in Sunday’s presidential election. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with reporter Phil Gunson in Caracas.

Venezuelans Chart Post-Chavez Future in Sunday Vote

Global Politics

Venezuelans head to the polls Sunday to pick a new leader. They’ll chose between Nicolas Maduro, who vows to continue Chavez’s socialist policies, and opposition Henrique Capriles. Jennifer McCoy of the Carter Center is there to monitor the vote.

Venezuela’s Globovision on the Block

Globovision is Venezuela’s last remaining TV station critical of the country’s socialist government but its role as a watchdog may end soon.