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Coverage on unfolding events in Venezuela from the Guardian (UK). Nicolás Maduro accuses opposition of coup plot as poll protests turn deadly. Venezuela's president-elect likens demonstrations to 2002 attempt against Chávez as seven die in post-election violence. Venezuela's opposition make noise against Nicolás Maduro's victory. Election loser Henrique Capriles calls off march in favour of pots-and-pans protest as both sides trade accusations.

Hugo Chavez's economic policies were successful but a close vote means the new president cannot become complacent

Venezuela has lost an extraordinary leader, but his democratic and socialist project of transformation is more alive than ever