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Maduro to seek re-election as Venezuela eyes vote by April

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday he is ready to seek re-election after his allies pushed forward voting in a move widely seen as a bid to capitalize on disarray in the Venezuelan opposition and consolidate power amid a freefalling economy. Maduro's comment came soon after the pro-government constitutional assembly ordered the presidential election be held by the end of April — months ahead of when the country's presidential voting has traditionally taken place. He said the ruling socialist party would settle on a single consensus candidate at a convention Feb.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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