How is the President of Venezuela elected?

The President of Venezuela is elected for a six-year term by direct election plurality voting, and is eligible for unlimited re-election. With voter turnout reported to be 92.3\%, in the 1963 presidential elections Raúl Leoni of Democratic Action won with 32.8\% of the vote.

Was Maduro elected 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.

Who does the US recognize as President of Venezuela?

The United States recognizes Interim President Juan Guaidó as the legitimate President of Venezuela. President Guaidó and the legitimate National Assembly were elected freely in 2015 by the people of Venezuela.

When did Hugo Chavez take over Venezuela?

Pardoned from prison two years later, he founded the Fifth Republic Movement political party, and then receiving 56.2\% of the vote, was elected president of Venezuela in 1998.

What did Chavez do?

Using record-high oil revenues of the 2000s, his government nationalized key industries, created participatory democratic Communal Councils and implemented social programs known as the Bolivarian missions to expand access to food, housing, healthcare and education.

What happened to Hugo Chavez?

Hugo Chávez, the 45th President of Venezuela, died on 5 March 2013 at 16:25 VET (20:55 UTC) in Caracas, Venezuela from cancer at the age of 58. However, Chávez was unable to be sworn in for a fourth term after the 2012 election due to his illness.

Who is Venezuela’s President Maduro?

He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2006 to 2013 and as Vice President of Venezuela from 2012 to 2013 under Chávez. After Chávez’s death was announced on 5 March 2013, Maduro assumed the presidency.

When did Maduro get the power to rule by decree?

On 19 November 2013, the National Assembly granted Maduro the power to rule by decree until 19 November 2014.

What inspired Maduro to become a politician?

Maduro has said that he was inspired by the music and counter-culture of 1960s and 70s, mentioning also Robert Plant and Led Zeppelin. Maduro attended a public high school, the Liceo José Ávalos, in El Valle. His introduction to politics was when he became a member of his high school’s student union.

What is the difference between Maduro and Guaidó?

Maduro claimed victory by Tuesday night, while Guaidó called for more protests, leaving the presidential and economic crisis in Venezuela to continue.