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As the presidential election approaches, the incumbent government seeks to win support with aid to churches and pastors.

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira held a telephone conversation Tuesday with his Russian colleague Sergei Lavrov during which they reviewed the recent terrorist attack in Moscow and the UN Security Council resolution ordering an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, among other topics. The South American diplomat offered his countrys help to cool down the spiraling global tensions.

Among those seeking the presidency are incumbent President Nicolás Maduro and Zulia governor Manuel Rosales.

The National Electoral Council has not announced dates yet, but the government is moving toward elections without oppposition political alliance Plataforma Unitaria (Unitary Platform)

Their support could be key to Venezuela’s president regaining international recognition.

The death of Chávez elevated Vice Pres. Nicolás Maduro to the presidency. A special election to choose a president to serve out the remainder of Chávez’s six-year term was held on April 14 between Maduro, who Chávez had indicated was his preferred successor, and Capriles. Maduro won a very narrow victory, and Capriles demanded a full recount, alleging that there had been widespread voting irregularities. The National Election Council ordered an audit of the ballots in the 46 percent of pre...

Rebuilding opposition unity will be key to posing an effective electoral challenge to Chavismo.

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Por Rubén Limas