Venezuela: Chávez's death will leave even more sinister forces at work

Sinister forces at work in Venezuela power struggle
by Roger F. Noriega


Venezuelans are facing a tumultuous year ahead that could bring an end to 13 years of authoritarian populism under cancer-stricken caudillo Hugo Chávez or make matters worse. The opposition is waiting for a showdown in presidential elections set for Oct. 7. But the real struggle for power has already begun, and a corrupt Chavista cadre has seized the advantage and will seek to hold on to power by any means necessary.


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