PLEASE NOTE: EDIT CONTAINS CONVERTED 4:3 MATERIAL<br/> <br />Nicolas Maduro is sworn in as acting president of Venezuela, just hours after Hugo Chavez was laid to rest.<br/> <br />As chosen successor to the late leader, Maduro now leads an interim government before fresh elections can be held.<br/> <br />He's called on officials to hold the vote immediately.<br/> <br />While supporters welcomed his appointment, some opposition members boycotted the ceremony.<br/> <br />Opponents accuse the government of using Chavez's death for political gain.<br/> <br />Maduro is expected to run for office against Henrique Capriles, who lost to Chavez in last year's election.<br/> <br />An polling date is expected to be called on Saturday (March 9).
