Venezuela’s Chavez names new vice-president October 11, 2012 - 11:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has named a new vice-president, following his re election for another six-year term, BBC News reported. Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro, one of the president's closest advisors, has been appointed for the job. He is a former bus driver who rose through the ranks of Chavez' United Socialist Party. He would replace the president should his battle with cancer force him to step down in the future. The announcement was made as President Chavez appeared at the National Electoral Commission to be officially proclaimed as the winner of the vote. Chavez, who has been in power since 1999, will be sworn in January for a fourth term. He won 55% of the vote, against 44% for opposition candidate Henrique Capriles. The current Vice-President, Elias Jaua, has been dispatched by Chavez to run against Capriles in elections for the populous Miranda state, in December. Maduro, who is 49, has served as Venezuela's foreign minister since 2006.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
