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Venezuela's Ruling Party Wins Surprise Victory In Regional Elections

Opposition leaders have denounced what they say are widespread voting irregularities after pre-election polls indicated big wins for parties opposed to President Nicolas Maduro.
People read voting instruction as they wait to cast their ballots for regional elections outside a polling station in Caracas, Venezuela, on Sunday. / Fernando Llano / Shutterstock.com

Candidates in Venezuela aligned with the movement founded by the late President Hugo Chavez have claimed most of the country's governorships, despite projections that the opposition would win. The results were likely to result

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