Official : Maduro will temporarily assume the presidency until elections are held . ` Notwithstanding the significant differences between our governments , we continue to believe it important to seek a functional and more productive relationship with Venezuela based on issues of mutual interest , '' he said . A state funeral for Chavez will be held Friday , Venezuela 's foreign minister says . Venezuela 's defense minister says troops are deploying to ensure safety . Comment:
Official : Maduro will temporarily assume the presidency until elections are held . A state funeral for Chavez will be held Friday , Venezuela 's foreign minister says . Venezuela 's defense minister says troops are deploying to ensure safety . Comment: