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Thousands of supporters join Maduro as he registers presidential bid
Nicolas Maduro confirmed his candidacy for the Venezuelan presidency yesterday
VENEZUELAN President Nicolas Maduro was accompanied by thousands of supporters as he officially registered as a candidate for re-election yesterday.
He made the journey to the National Electoral Council offices in Caracas after a symbolic visit to the Mountain Barracks, as late president Hugo Chavez’s resting place is known.
“We arrive at this sacred place to pay honour to our unconquered commander and tell him we won’t ever fail him,” Mr Maduro declared.
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