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Who would win Venezuela's battle to succeed Chavez?

Vice President Nicolas Maduro offered somber words of hard days ahead. His future could bring a fierce fight to succeed Hugo Chavez.

Chavez visited by Venezuela vice-president in Cuba

Venezuela's vice-president arrived in Cuba early Saturday to visit President Hugo Chavez, who is recovering from a recent cancer surgery.

Spanish newspaper ABC says Hugo Chavez in induced coma, on life support; Maduro affirms president's 'strength' (VIDEO)

Venezuela's VP challenged rumors about Chavez's health, while GlobalPost's Havana correspondent said the truth about the ailing president is unclear.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, right, hugs his daughter Rosa Ines as he speaks with Nicolas Maduro, his No. 2 who he said should be first to succeed him.

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