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FM Maduro highlights foreign recognition of Venezuelan electoral system

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Foreign government officials and observers acknowledged the virtues of the Venezuelan electoral process and the democratic participation of its citizens in the regional elections, said on Sunday Foreign Affairs Minister Nicolás Maduro.

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maduro, after casting his ballot, said that he has received calls from representatives of other Latin American countries and from the rest of the world praising the efforts and achievements made by Venezuela in Sunday's elections, state-run news ABN reported.

Maduro said that on November 21, 22 and 23 he held several meetings with international observers and guests. The minister added that "they are impressed by the Venezuelan electoral system."

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