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Venezuela awaiting poll outcome

Polls have closed in Venezuela in a referendum on removing limits on how often politicians, including President Hugo Chavez, can run for office.

The outcome is expected to be close and Mr Chavez has said he will respect the result either way.

Will Grant reports from Caracas.

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