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Maduro’s tight win in Venezuela’s election leaves country and mining companies in limbo

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2013 | 4:04 pm Precious Metals Europe Latin America Gold 

After a short but bitterly fought, personal attacks-laden presidential campaign in Venezuela, Chavez-supporter Nicolas Maduro defeated challenger Henrique Capriles, leaving mining and oil companies with operations in the country in uncertain terms. The former bus driver and trade union leader’s...

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