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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (L) greets supporters next to First Lady Cilia Flores (C) outside the headquarters of the National Electoral Council (CNE) after formalizing his candidacy before the Venezuelan electoral authority in Caracas on March 25, 2024. President Nicolas Maduro on Monday officially registered his candidacy in July elections, while the opposition remained blocked from signing up its aspirant with just hours until the clock runs out. Maduro, 61, formalized his third-term run for the presidency with great fanfare, as thousands turned out to rally behind him and the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela. (Photo by Ronald PEÑA / AFP) (Photo by RONALD PENA/AFP via Getty Images)