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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Miodrag SOVILJ

'I Trust My President': Rural Base Rallies Behind Serbia's Vucic

Supporters of the Serbian Progressive Party wave flags in front of a giant banner bearing a picture of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during a political rally (Credit: AFP)

With cash handouts, pension rises and relentless appearances on state-backed media, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is looking to clinch another election victory on Sunday by leaning largely on his rural and impoverished base.

Among them is Jovanka Cvejic, an 81-year-old pensioner from Belgrade, who has long struggled to make ends meet on her meagre pension.

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