Two Venezuelan Presidential Candidates Address People On First Day Of Official Campaigning

The two men vying to replace the late Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, have addressed thousands of people on the first official day of campaigning for this month's election. 

The acting President, Nicolas Maduro, began his campaign in Mr Chavez's hometown, Sabaneta de Barinas. 

He vowed to continue his programme of social reforms. 

Opposition candidate Henrique Capriles said in Monagas state the government would do anything to hold on to power. 

Mr Capriles,who was defeated by Mr Chavez in last year's presidential election  asked his supporters to  take the campaign to their homes and neighborhoods. 

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