Political crisis follows election as opposition recount call delays Venezuela results release

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Divided Venezuela awaits recount decision

AFP – Venezuela’s acting President Nicolas Maduro began the post-Hugo Chavez era under pressure Monday after the opposition demanded a recount of his slim victory in a vote to succeed the late leader. Accustomed to seeing Chavez dominate elections, the divided nation awaited whether election authorities.

Chavez’s Political Heir Wins Venezuela Election

Venezuelans have elected Nicolas Maduro as the country’s next president as his challenger demands a full recount.