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In 1963, [[Raúl Leoni]] was elected to succeed Betancourt as president. Leoni's government became known for public works and cultural development, but was confronted with continuous [[guerrilla warfare]].
In 1963, [[Raúl Leoni]] was elected to succeed Betancourt as president. Leoni's government became known for public works and cultural development, but was confronted with continuous [[guerrilla warfare]].


[[Rafael Caldera]] won the next election.<ref name=":02">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/25/world/americas/25caldera.html|title=Rafael Caldera, Ex-President of Venezuela, Dies at 93|date=24 December 2009|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=2015-12-31|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Before he took office in 1969, the [[Rupununi Uprising]] broke out in neighboring [[Guyana]]. The border controversy was resolved with the [[Port of Spain Protocol]] in 1970. Additionally, a truce with the guerrillas allowed their reintegration into political life.
[[Rafael Caldera]] won the next election.<ref name=":02">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/25/world/americas/25caldera.html|title=Rafael Caldera, Ex-President of Venezuela, Dies at 93|date=24 December 2009|newspaper=The New York Times|access-date=2015-12-31|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Before he took office in 1969, the [[Rupununi]] Uprising broke out in neighboring [[Guyana]]. The border controversy was resolved with the [[Port of Spain Protocol]] in 1970. Additionally, a truce with the guerrillas allowed their reintegration into political life.