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CARACAS, Venezuela — Hundreds of people poured into the narrow streets of the densely populated neighborhood, waving blue flags and dancing to samba music, as the candidates arrived.... In mayoral races, about 20 percent are women. Venezuelan opposition declares end to boycott, agrees to participate in local and state electionsDespite attempts in recent years to set quotas, Venezuelan parties have long failed to elevate women to top leaderships posts.... The failure carries particular weight t