President of Venezuela . On 14 April 2013 , Maduro was elected President of Venezuela , narrowly defeating opposition candidate Henrique Capriles with just 1.5 % of the vote separating the two candidates .
On 14 April 2013 , Maduro was elected President of Venezuela , narrowly defeating Henrique Capriles , with 1.5 % of the vote separating the two candidates .