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Venezuelan electoral officials say voters have narrowly elected Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor as president in a close battle.
Winner Nicolas Maduro campaigned on a promise to carry on Mr Chavez's self-styled socialist revolution, and defeated a two-time challenger who claimed the late president's regime has put Venezuela on the road to ruin.
Officials say Mr Maduro, former acting president, defeated Henrique Capriles by just 300,000 votes. The margin was 50.8% to 49.1%.
so why is it Chavez' fault there is more crime in Venezuela now
Originally posted by maythetruthbeknown
Having just got in from a night out (its now 6.25 am) checking on the news I see that Maduro has won the Venezuelan election.
For me this is not good news. My wife is Venezuelan. She voted today (for Caprilles).
She is in Venezuela at the moment. I have been speaking to her throughout the day about ongoing developments.
Some things she told me are.....
Apparently Maduros twitter account was hacked
The internet in Venezuela was temporary blocked
People were unable to make cell phone calls
There were lots of reports of Chavistas with guns trying to intimidate voters
Personally I believe Caprilles was the only hope to get Venezuela back on track. Its such a beautiful country with lovely people but crime and poverty are out of control.
There is so much natural wealth in terms of oil,gas gold etc . There is no need for the poverty.
Maduro does not have a clue how to run a country. Needless to say my wife and her family are very upset.
I know opinions are mixed about Chavez and his legacy but until you actually live there and have a sense of the reality of the situation then most opinions are unfounded.
Well going to get some sleep now. Thought i would share the news. All comments and opinions are welcome
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Here is another thread I wrote about Chavez and Maduro which is relevant www.abovetopsecret.com...edit on 15-4-2013 by maythetruthbeknown because: added linkedit on 15-4-2013 by maythetruthbeknown because: are