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The exact charged rotating solution of 2+1 Einstein-Maxwell equations with $\Lambda$ term is obtained and its properties outlined. It generalizes the Cataldo-Cruz-del Campo-Garc{\'\i}a relativistic charged massive black hole on the 2+1…
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