Venezuela’s opposition coalition said on Wednesday it could
not participate in a “fraudulent, illegitimate” presidential election on April
22 due to unfair conditions created by President Nicolas Maduro’s government. The
widely expected announcement by the Democratic Unity movement leaves Maduro,
55, on track for re-election but is likely to fuel widespread international
condemnation of democratic shortcomings in the socialist-ruled OPEC nation. Maduro’s
two strongest opposition rivals are both barred from running against him:
Leopoldo Lopez is under house arrest, while Henrique Capriles is prohibited
from holding office due to accusations of misconduct when he was a state
governor. More…
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Venezuela's opposition coalition to boycott presidential vote
Venezuela’s opposition coalition said on Wednesday it could
not participate in a “fraudulent, illegitimate” presidential election on April
22 due to unfair conditions created by President Nicolas Maduro’s government. The
widely expected announcement by the Democratic Unity movement leaves Maduro,
55, on track for re-election but is likely to fuel widespread international
condemnation of democratic shortcomings in the socialist-ruled OPEC nation. Maduro’s
two strongest opposition rivals are both barred from running against him:
Leopoldo Lopez is under house arrest, while Henrique Capriles is prohibited
from holding office due to accusations of misconduct when he was a state
governor. More…
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