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Chavez death raises concern among poor

Many worry that social programmes championed by the late president may be under threat.
Last Modified: 17 Mar 2013 03:55

Venezuelans will go to the polls in a few weeks to elect a new president following the death of Hugo Chavez.

The faltering economy is causing concern. Many of the country's poor are worried that the social programmes championed by Chavez may be under threat.

Al Jazeera's Andy Gallacher reports from Caracas.

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