Opposition leader Henrique Capriles has launched his bid to succeed Hugo Chavez in Venezuela.
After confirming he will run in the April 14 elections to replace Mr Chavez, who died last week, he attacked the government, accusing it of betraying Venezuelans' trust.
Many consider his campaign doomed, as Mr Chavez defeated him by a 12-point margin in October.
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