Markets never loved Chávez, but fear what comes may be worse

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Markets never loved Chávez, but fear what comes may be worse

The death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez on Tuesday reversed the rally in the country’s bonds that had built in anticipation of his departure, as investors fretted over the uncertainty of the political transition.

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