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Venezuela determined to grab Mercosur presidency

Monday, 08 August 2016 6:30 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 08 August 2016 9:48 AM ]

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro

Jesus Silva

Press TV, Caracas

The Venezuelan government appears determined to defend its right to the rotating presidency of South America’s customs union, Mercosur, amid efforts by Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay to block Caracas from assuming the bloc’s leadership. As our correspondent Jesus Silva reports, President Nicolas Maduro has accused the trio of plotting against his government.

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