Venezuela election race starts, sources say Capriles to run

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles will challenge the late Hugo Chavez's preferred successor for the presidency of the South American OPEC nation next month, sources said on Sunday, setting the stage for a bitter campaign.

Capriles will face election favorite and acting President Nicolas Maduro. The two have until Monday to register their candidacies for the April 14 vote. (Reuters)