Protesters in Venezuela call for vote recount Protesters accusing the government of fraud banged pots and pans, and burned tyres and bags of rubbish, in central Caracas on Monday night, after opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles called for protests calling on electoral authorities to recount the votes. The official count gave Hugo Chavez's appointed successor, Nicolas Maduro, victory with 50.66% of votes, with Capriles very close behind with 49.07%. Images and soundbites.