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March 8, 2013

Millions Visit Chávez Casket Ahead of State Funeral 
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The late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is being laid to rest today
at a state funeral in Caracas. The Venezuelan government says more than
two million people have already come to view his casket as he lies in
state. On Thursday, acting President Nicolás Maduro announced a
seven-day extension of the country's mourning period. Chávez's body
will be embalmed and displayed in a military museum after the funeral.

 

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