Ron Burgundy Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela will hold a presidential election on April 14, officials said on Saturday, as acting President Nicolas Maduro tries to benefit from an emotional outpouring for his late mentor, Hugo Chavez, and win his own term in office. Maduro, a physically imposing former union leader who served as foreign minister and vice president under Chavez, has vowed to keep Chavez's self-styled socialist revolution alive. He will likely face off against Henrique Capriles, 40, the centrist governor of Miranda state. ... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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