Who became president of Venezuela in 2013?

Who became president of Venezuela in 2013?

Snap presidential elections were held in Venezuela on 14 April 2013 following the death of President Hugo Chávez on 5 March 2013. Nicolás Maduro —who had assumed the role of acting president since Chávez’s death—was declared winner with a narrow victory over his opponent Henrique Capriles, the Governor of Miranda.

What happened on 15 April 2013 in Venezuela?

On 15 April 2013, President of the National Assembly Diosdado Cabello announced that he would not allow opposition legislators to speak on the floor of the National Assembly until they recognize Nicolas Maduro as president.

How do elections work in Venezuela?

Since 1998 elections in Venezuela have been highly automated, and administered by the National Electoral Council, with poll workers drafted via a lottery of registered voters. Polling places are equipped with multiple high-tech touch-screen DRE voting machines, one to a “mesa electoral”, or voting “table”.

What is the number of people killed in Venezuela post election violence?

^ Vivian Sequera; Fabiola Sanchez (16 April 2013). “CHAVEZ HEIR CHARGES US IS BEHIND UNREST OVER VOTE US IS BEHIND UNREST OVER VOTE”. Associated Press. Retrieved 17 April 2013. ^ Mogollon, Mery; Kraul, Chris Kraul. “7 killed in Venezuela postelection violence”.

Will there be elections in Venezuela in 2024?

(April 2020) Presidential elections are scheduled to be held in Venezuela by 2024 to choose a president for a six-year term beginning on 10 January 2025.

Why did the Great Patriotic Pole win the Venezuela Assembly by default?

Since the opposition did not participate in the election, the incumbent Great Patriotic Pole, dominated by the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, won almost all seats in the assembly by default.

What were the main issues in the election of Venezuela?

Julio Mora, nominee of the Democratic Unity Party (UDEMO). The most pressing issues were the high murder rate, particularly in the capital, the state of the economy, and land rights. The opposition accused Maduro of trying to use Chávez’s memory and image to win votes. The campaign was characterised by insults from both sides.