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Opposition Scores Key Gains in Venezuela Election

But president's backers retain majority of power

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 24, 2008 8:55 AM CST

(Newser) – President Hugo Chávez’s supporters held onto a strong majority in yesterday’s local elections in Venezuela, but the opposition party won a number of key victories, the AP reports. Chávez backers won 17 of 22 gubernatorial seats, while the opposition took the...   Read full story »

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