In Upcoming Venezuelan Vote, Hugo Chavez Looms Large

editor — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:46:04 +0000

The tall and imposing Nicolas Maduro stepped forward last week to be sworn in as Venezuela's interim leader following the death of President Hugo Chavez.

Before the country's packed congressional hall, he swore to complete Chavez's dream to transform the OPEC power into a socialist state, allied with Cuba and decidedly opposed to capitalism and U.S. interests in Latin America.

It's a dream Maduro says will not die, even with the death of El Comandante.

Chavez Faces Toughest Test In Venezuela Election

Phil Latzman and Jim Wyss — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:20:33 +0000

Forget the US election.

There may be an even more important presidential vote taking place in Venezuela this fall.

Miami Herald South America bureau chief Jim Wyss updates WLRN's Phil Latzman on Hugo Chavez's fight to keep his job against upstart opponent Henrique Capriles. Also discussed: political strife in Colombia and Latin American countries tasting rare Olympic glory during the Summer Games in London.