The Country after Chavez death
Hours after Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's death, Venezuelans and
politicians are wondering how the nation will choose Chavez's successor, as
Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has been named the nation's interim president —
contrary to the constitution.
Venezuela's constitution mandates an election be called within 30 days,
but it is currently unclear when an election will be held.
The constitution specifies that the speaker of the National Assembly,
currently Diosdado Cabello, should assume the interim presidency if a president
can't be sworn in. But Maduro — who will be the governing socialists' candidate
in the upcoming election after being named Chavez's successor by the late
president — is filling the post instead.
Hours after Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's death, Venezuelans and
politicians are wondering how the nation will choose Chavez's successor, as
Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has been named the nation's interim president —
contrary to the constitution.
Venezuela's constitution mandates an election be called within 30 days,
but it is currently unclear when an election will be held.
The constitution specifies that the speaker of the National Assembly,
currently Diosdado Cabello, should assume the interim presidency if a president
can't be sworn in. But Maduro — who will be the governing socialists' candidate
in the upcoming election after being named Chavez's successor by the late
president — is filling the post instead.
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