Chavez, rival close campaigns with huge rallies
- Published: 5 Oct 2012 at 06.49
- Online news: World
Venezuelans packed the streets of Caracas and other cities Thursday to hear President Hugo Chavez and opposition rival Henrique Capriles make their final pitches ahead of weekend elections.
Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles (C) waves to supporters during a campaign rally in San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela. Venezuelans packed the streets of Caracas and other cities Thursday to hear President Hugo Chavez and Capriles make their final pitches ahead of weekend elections.
As a downpour fell on Caracas, Chavez, who is seeking a new six-year term in Sunday's presidential vote, addressed hundreds of thousands of supporters who waved flags, danced and chanted: "Ooh! aah! Chavez won't go!"
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