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Venezuelan Opposition Prepares for Non-Recognition of Chavez Victory:

Venezuelans go to the polls on 7 October to elect their president. The main choice is between the incumbent Hugo Chavez and Henrique Capriles Radonski, a right-wing state governor with strong ties to the country's elite. Ref. Source 6

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Chavez allies sweep Venezuela polls:

Ruling Socialist Party wins nearly all 23 states, as Henrique Capriles consolidates position as top opposition leader. Ref. Source 1

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Chavez allies re-elect legislative chief in Venezuela:

Allies of President Hugo Chavez on Saturday chose to keep the same National Assembly president - a man who could be in line to step in as a caretaker leader in some circumstances. Ref. Source 5

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Venezuela will hold elections in 30 days, following the death Tuesday of President Hugo Chavez, Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said. Vice President Nicolas Maduro will assume the presidency during the interim period, he said.

Chavez's body will be taken to a military academy in Caracas on Wednesday, where it will remain in state for three days, the foreign minister said. Chavez's state funeral will be held on Friday. Ref. CNN

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Venezuela's opposition presidential candidate wages fierce campaign:

Henrique Capriles, the charismatic Catholic grandson of Holocaust survivors, warns of problems if pro-Chavez acting president remains at the helm. Ref. Source 5

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Capriles Attacks Venezuelan Electoral Council, Refuses to Sign Document:

Tonight rightwing candidate Henrique Capriles said that he will not sign a National Electoral Council (CNE) document to guarantee that he would recognise the results of the 14 April presidential elections. Ref. Source 5

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Seven dead in Venezuela election fallout

Venezuelan President-elect Nicolas Maduro said today that opposition leaders who have called for protests following Sunday's presidential election are seeking a coup against his government. Ref. Source 5

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Venezuela election vote to be audited:

The announcement comes hours ahead of President-elect Nicolas Maduro's inauguration. Ref. Source 5