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April 12, 2013

Venezuela: Presidential Candidates Give Final Speeches Before Election 
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Venezuela's presidential candidates have given their final speeches
ahead of this weekend's election to choose a replacement for President
Hugo Chávez, who died of cancer last month. Hundreds of thousands
rallied in the capital Caracas to support Nicolás Maduro, a former bus
driver and Chávez's chosen successor. Maduro is leading in the polls
ahead of challenger Henríque Capriles, who lost to Hugo Chávez in last
year's election.

 

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