Political parties
called for a nationwide protest Monday against Venezuela’s socialist-oriented
government but attracted only several thousand people, in a sign of the
difficulties the opposition is facing in building a strong protest movement
even as the nation descends into crisis. In September, massive crowds estimated
at up to 1 million people turned out for a march to promote a vote to recall
President Nicolás Maduro, but election officials later ruled out holding such a
referendum in 2016. An opposition coalition is still pushing for a new
presidential vote, as well as a date for regional elections that are due this
year. More…
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