Since Hugo Chávez was elected president in 1998, ushering in a movement that he said championed the working class, Venezuelans have participated in 17 elections, including presidential, legislative, gubernatorial and municipal contests.
Opponents compete to square off against Venezuela's powerful leader
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This year, he says he wants to see on the ballot someone other than Maduro representing Chávez's ideals after concluding that "keeping only one person in power breeds corruption.” In the name of democracy, Suarez said, Machado better make it to the ballot.
Opposing political factions demonstrate in Venezuela capital as presidential election race heats up
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