Official : Maduro will temporarily assume the presidency until elections are held . A state funeral for him will be held Friday , Venezuela 's foreign minister says . Venezuela 's defense minister says troops are deploying to ensure security . ` ` We must unite now more than ever , '' Venezuela 's vice president says .
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 . `` We must unite now more than ever , '' Venezuela 's vice president says .