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Venezuela: Chavez claims victory in elections
November 24, 2008
President Hugo Chavez, whose supporters had vandalized churches ahead of yesterday’s elections, claimed victory in gubernatorial and mayoral elections after his party won races in at least 17 out of 20 states. The opposition, however, scored important gains in state and mayoral races around Caracas.
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Further information:
- Chavez leads Venezuela vote, opposition makes gains (Reuters)
- Chavez supporters vandalize churches ahead of crucial Venezuela elections (CWN, Nov. 21)
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