Girish GuptaFebruary 14, 2012 17:39

Pro-Chávez forces attack Henrique Capriles Radonski

The country's new opposition leader has faced vitriolic attacks from pro-government forces.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles Radonski celebrates after winning the primary elections in Caracas on Feb. 12, 2012. (JUAN BARRETO/AFP/Getty Images)

Just two days after Henrique Capriles Radonski won Venezuela's first ever opposition primary with 64% of the vote, the country's pro-government forces have begun attacking his Jewish roots, his sexuality and the legitimacy of Sunday's election.

Henrique Capriles to take on Hugo Chavez in Venezuela elections

Girish GuptaFebruary 13, 2012 08:07

Henrique Capriles Radonski, a young state governor, has won Venezuela’s opposition primary and will take on President Hugo Chávez in what is likely to be the country’s most tightly-fought presidential election since the socialist came to power 13 years ago.