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Catherina

(35,568 posts) Sun Apr 14, 2013, 11:47 PM Apr 2013

And the new President of Venezuela is.....

La Lucha Sigue!

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And the new President of Venezuela is..... (Original Post) Catherina Apr 2013 OP

So much for the 20 point chavista lead. joshcryer Apr 2013 #1

Surprisingly close Zorro Apr 2013 #2

Let's see if the CNE releases the results to compare to the actas. joshcryer Apr 2013 #3

joshcryer

(62,270 posts)

1. So much for the 20 point chavista lead.

Reply to Catherina (Original post)

Sun Apr 14, 2013, 11:50 PM

Apr 2013

Nail biter.

Zorro

(15,740 posts)

2. Surprisingly close

Reply to Catherina (Original post)

Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:04 AM

Apr 2013

Not exactly a show of overwhelming approval for Hugo's anointed successor.

joshcryer

(62,270 posts)

3. Let's see if the CNE releases the results to compare to the actas.

Reply to Zorro (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 15, 2013, 12:08 AM

Apr 2013

edit: yeah, Capriles made up 20 something points before this, it's an incredible accomplishment. Frankly if there was anything nefarious I think Capriles should let it go, it's not like the international community will support him if there's outright fraud.

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