112-year-old Venezuelan is now the world's oldest living man


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A 112-year-old Venezuelan farmer has been officially recognised as the oldest living man following the death of a Spaniard who was the previous holder of the title. – Photo: AFP

A 112-year-old Venezuelan farmer has been officially recognised as the oldest living man following the death of a Spaniard who was the previous holder of the title, Guinness World Records said Tuesday.

Juan Vicente Perez was confirmed as the oldest living man in February, Guinness said in a statement on its website.

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