Chavez seeks re-election mandate
Venezuelans are voting in a presidential election that offers starkly contrasting visions of their country's future course.
Hugo Chavez, the left-wing incumbent and outspoken critic of the United States, is seeking a new six-year term to complete his socialist revolution.
His main challenger, Manuel Rosales, wants to keep a market-based system.
Mr Chavez has won support from millions of poor Venezuelans by using oil wealth to boost social programmes.
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