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            In Venezuela's upcoming presidential election, incumbent President Nicolás Maduro is set to face off against opposition candidate María Corina Machado. The election, expected to be contentious, has drawn significant international attention. Machado, a former congresswoman and vocal critic of Maduro, has positioned herself as a leading opposition figure. The outcome of this election could have substantial implications for Venezuela's political and economic future.