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2:29pm, Sun 7 Oct 2012 Chavez wins Venezuela election

Venezuelans go to the polls

Last updated Mon 8 Oct 2012

Henrique Capriles — Venezuelans chose between President Hugo Chavez and Henrique Capriles Credit: Reuters

Long queues formed at some polling stations before they opened — Long queues formed at some polling stations before they opened Credit: Reuters

Chavez held a narrow lead in the polls as he bids to extend his term in power — Chavez held a narrow lead in the polls as he bids to extend his term in power Credit: Reuters

Chavez wins Venezuela election

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has won a 4th term in office, the country's electoral council has announced. Chavez had faced a strong challenge from Henrique Capriles.

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