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October 5, 2012

Venezuela: Chávez, Opponent Rally Supporters Ahead of Election 
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Presidential candidates in Venezuela held closing rallies Thursday ahead
of Sunday’s election. President Hugo Chávez is facing challenger
Henrique Capriles in what could be the toughest challenge of his 14-year
rule. Chávez, who is recovering from recent cancer surgeries, addressed
hundreds of thousands of supporters in Caracas.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez: "You all know that there were several
times that I was about to die for being faithful to the Venezuelan
people and that is my path. I will not fail you. I will always be
faithful to the Venezuelan people."

Chávez’s opponent Henrique Capriles held a rally in the Venezuelan
state of Lara Thursday. In his remarks he addressed Chávez directly,
saying it was time for a change.

Henrique Capriles: "I want to tell you: your term ends. I thank you
infinitely from my heart that you, during this campaign, allowed me to
see clearly the route we must take, the route of love not hate, the
route towards light not darkness, the route of love and commitment to
the people, not of insult nor hate."

 

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