Wednesday, 1 May 2019

Former bus driver Nicolás Maduro clings to wheel in Venezuela

Lack of charisma and luck have hurt the ‘fumbling showman’ who succeeded Hugo Chávez

Nicolás Maduro has ruled Venezuela without two of the greatest assets possessed by his mentor and predecessor, Hugo Chávez. He has not been lucky. And he has no charisma.

Chávez enjoyed an oil bounty and sublime political talents that secured his power at home and reputation abroad.

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from World news | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2GTopEj

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