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Dominican Republic elects new president
In Santo Domingo AP reports Antonio Guzman leads in the May 16 election with 832,319 votes to Balaguer's 669,112. The official result depends on the Central Election Board declaration though two districts remain unreported. Guzman, 67, aims to be center politically and seeks a smooth transition with Balaguer, taking office on August 18.
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