Author: Jorge Rueda
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Venezuela sets its presidential election for July 28 as the opposition candidate remains barred
Venezuela has announced that its highly anticipated presidential election will take place July 28, but the country’s leading opposition candidate remains barred from the ballot
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Venezuelan gov’t bars Guaido from public office for 15 years
CARACAS, Venezuela • The Venezuelan government on Thursday said it has barred opposition leader Juan Guaido from holding public office for 15 years, though the National Assembly leader brushed off the measure and said it would not derail his campaign to oust President Nicolas Maduro. The announcement by state comptroller Elvis Amoroso, a close ally…
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Venezuela’s Chavez accuses Colombia, U.S. of plot
CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez is accusing Colombia and the United States of plotting to set up a fake rebel camp on Venezuelan soil to discredit his government. Chavez accused Colombia of preparing what he called a “false positive” operation, saying on Monday that it’s feasible the neighboring country could build a makeshift…