Antes de formalizar su candidatura con la directiva del CNE, Rosales dio un discurso a sus seguidores, agolpados a las afueras de la sede del organismo electoral venezolano en el centro de Caracas.

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"It seems unimaginable that one could continue to use a communication tool so popular and powerful during the 'sede vacante' period, " Vatican Radio said, referring to the time during which the seat will be empty.

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