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Venezuela opposition claims win in elections [View all]
Leaders of Venezuela's opposition are saying they won a majority of seats in legislative elections ahead of the announcement of official results.
"Venezuela won," former presidential Henrique Capriles celebrated on Twitter. A source within the anti-government camp told The Associated Press that the coalition believed it had won around 100 seats in the 167-seat legislature.
The National Electoral Council has yet to announce results and the opposition claim could not be confirmed. The ruling socialist party has not commented on the results
"Venezuela won," former presidential Henrique Capriles celebrated on Twitter. A source within the anti-government camp told The Associated Press that the coalition believed it had won around 100 seats in the 167-seat legislature.
The National Electoral Council has yet to announce results and the opposition claim could not be confirmed. The ruling socialist party has not commented on the results
http://news.yahoo.com/latest-venezuelan-opponents-heckle-official-politicians-212534141.html
Wow, a 2/3rds majority, that's quite the ass kicking the Chavistas took.
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