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1. Venezuelans vote for the president. Incumbent Nicolás Maduro is standing for reelection for a third consecutive term.
   2024-07-29 04:00:29 (First version)
2. Venezuelans vote to elect their president. Incumbent Nicolás Maduro is standing for reelection for a third consecutive term.
   (Current version)

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