Mr Maduro has continually invoked the memory of Mr Chavez and called himself his son and apostle, while Mr Capriles has told his supporters that Mr Maduro is not as competent as the late president.

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Earlier, friends and family gathered near the pub and released 33 balloons in memory of Mr O'Reilly.

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Asked for dates and times of the resignation meetings, Mr Gray responded from memory, before referring to notes in front of him.

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