Venezuelan governor to be Chavez's challenger

Monday, February 13, 2012

CARACAS, Venezuela -- State governor Henrique Capriles handily won a primary vote Sunday to become the single candidate who will challenge Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, launching a race to try to dislodge a leader who after 13 years in power still has a loyal following.

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