Furthermore, as in past elections during
the ruling “Chavismo” movement’s 18-year grip on Venezuela, state resources are
being mobilized heavily for official candidates. Distribution of subsidized
food at government rallies is commonplace, state-run companies lend transport
for the events, and state media give Maduro’s candidates unfettered air-time.
One opposition candidate’s brother has been arrested for alleged car theft in
what the coalition says is an attempt to intimidate its ranks. Perhaps the biggest
disadvantage for the opposition is the electronic ballot sheet itself. More…
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