Protesters tear down several statues of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela

Protesters tear down several statues of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela

MADRID. (EUROPA PRESS) – Hundreds of Venezuelan citizens took to the streets since Sunday to protest against the result of the elections – in which, according to the National Electoral Council, President Nicolás Maduro won with just over 51% of the votes – even toppling statues of former President Hugo Chávez. Images are circulating on … Read more

Maduro in three stages: Venezuela’s election puts his economic recipe and leadership to the test

Maduro in three stages: Venezuela’s election puts his economic recipe and leadership to the test

CARACAS (AP) — From being a supporting character under Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro has come to rule the country, in his own words, with an iron fist. His mandate over the last decade, which has included a period of relaxation of the socialist economic recipe, will be subjected to a key test on … Read more