Venezuela's Chavez dead at age 58

(Vatican Radio) President Hugo Chavez died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer, ending 14 years of rule that won him support among the poor and opposition from business leaders and wealthy Venezuelans.
The 58-year-old had undergone four operations in Cuba for a cancer that was first detected in his pelvic region in mid-2011. He vanished from public view after Dec. 11 surgery that resulted in complications and respiratory infections. “It's a moment of deep pain," said Vice President Nicolas Maduro.
Military chiefs quickly pledged loyalty to Maduro, who will be caretaker leader until elections are called within 30 days. Listen to this report from James Blears: