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Venezuela presses toward violent election amid Castro links
In Caracas, Venezuela faces a likely violent presidential race as four candidates campaign, with a fifth joining next month. Betancourt governs while banning Communists, seeks emergency laws, and faces pressure from Castro-backed forces. Diplomats warn any successor must be strong to sustain democracy.
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