The ousting of Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's president puts to the test the Chavista factions that have governed the oil-rich nation for 27 years.
What happens to the so-called "club of five" powerful leftist figures, now that two of its most important members β Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores β have been captured and sent to the United States to face trial?
'Club of five'
Anointed by his mentor Hugo ChΓ‘vez before the latter's death in 2013, Maduro kept a tight grip on power until his capture by US forces on Saturday.
Maduro ruled alongside Flores and three other powerful fi
Continue Reading on Buenos Aires Times
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.