Nicolas Maduro
Now that Chavez has died after battling cancer we have to look at Nicolas Maduro and what roll he will play. I do not know anything about Nicolas Maduro as yet but I imagine his opposition to the US is quite clear. Still that can change when he is in the seat. Any thoughts?
Nicolas Maduro (Hover)
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Venezuela will hold elections in 30 days, following the death Tuesday of President Hugo Chavez, Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said. Vice President Nicolas Maduro will assume the presidency during the interim period, he said. Ref. CNN
High court affirms Maduro acting president:
Venezuela's Supreme Court says Vice President Nicolas Maduro became acting president the moment Hugo Chavez died, and can run for president. The decision comes just hours before Maduro is to be sworn in as acting president before the National Assembly and it was issued during the state funeral for Chavez. Ref. Source 3
Venezuela: Cuban exiles in Miami are backing plots to kill president:
"The plans to physically eliminate Maduro are under way," National Assembly President Diosdado Cabello told state-run TV. "Where is this coming from? Miami ... From Cubans who went there many years ago - who are living there - and have contact with Venezuela." Ref. Source 6
Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro Reaches Out to Opposition Leaders:
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched a new plan to combat violent crime, inviting three opposition governors, including two-time presidential candidate Henrique Capriles, to sign on to the strategy. Ref. Source 2
Venezuelan Government Exposes Plot to Assassinate President Maduro, Opposition Rejects Charges:
On Wednesday, Venezuelan authorities publicized correspondences between opposition leaders and U.S. Diplomats which, they say, constitute a plan to assassinate president Nicolas Maduro and overthrow his administration. Ref. Source 5