We Have A Winner In Venezuela, Or Do We?

Phil Latzman and Jim Wyss — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:52:11 +0000

Nicolas Maduro, heir to the late Hugo Chavez, appears to have won Venezuela's presidential election.

But it's by a margin so thin that opposition candidate Henrique Capriles is challenging the legitimacy of the results, demanding a full recount.

Chavez Faces Toughest Test In Venezuela Election

Phil Latzman and Jim Wyss — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:20:33 +0000

Forget the US election.

There may be an even more important presidential vote taking place in Venezuela this fall.

Miami Herald South America bureau chief Jim Wyss updates WLRN's Phil Latzman on Hugo Chavez's fight to keep his job against upstart opponent Henrique Capriles. Also discussed: political strife in Colombia and Latin American countries tasting rare Olympic glory during the Summer Games in London.