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Opposition hopes to rein in Chavez after election (AP)

September 27th, 2010

Supporters of Venezuelaâ??s President Hugo Chavez, reacts as they listen the results of congressional elections, outside of Presidential Palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday , Sept 27, 2010. President Hugo Chavez held on to a congressional majority in elections Sunday, but his opponents made gains that could help them challenge his grip on power.(AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)AP - Opponents of Hugo Chavez won new clout to try to rein in a socialist leader who has ruled largely unchecked, making gains in congressional elections that weaken the president ahead of his next re-election bid and could force him to deal with rivals.


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