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CNE to observe high court ruling on political banning

Vice-President of the National Electoral Council (CNE) Janeth Hernández said that the top electoral body would comply with any ruling Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) may issue in connection with the political ineligibility of dozens of potential candidates for local elections.

She added that the public servants barred from the upcoming vote would not be allowed to run next November for mayors or governors.

Hernández's remarks came during an interview with state-run TV channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV). The official said that the CNE is working since January 8 to prepare for the local elections, Venezuelan official news agency ABN reported.

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