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Significance
The announcement follows former Lara state Governor Henri Falcon's decision to register as a presidential candidate on February 26, which prompted the opposition Democratic Unity Movement (MUD) to expel him the following day. Falcon represents a credible challenge to President Nicolas Maduro, but the mood of voters is unpredictable.
Impacts
Falcon’s participation gives the election a measure of legitimacy, detracting from opposition and international efforts to discredit it.
Maduro has seen an uptick in poll ratings but Falcon could absorb a disaffected Chavista base.
Other minor candidates are unlikely to have an impact on the election result.
Keywords:
Venezuela,
LA/C,
international relations,
politics,
election,
government,
opposition,
party,
religion
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