Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Political Unrest Continues To Grow In Venezuela

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a pro-government rally at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela October 25, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Reuters: Venezuela opposition marches against Maduro 'dictatorship'

Opposition supporters rallied throughout Venezuela on Wednesday against unpopular socialist President Nicolas Maduro, whom they accuse of turning into a dictator by preventing a plebiscite to remove him.

The oil-rich South American country is in the throes of a punishing recession that has many poor families skipping meals or surviving on starches amid scarce food and triple-digit inflation.

The opposition coalition says Maduro must go before the situation worsens, but Venezuela's electoral authorities last week canceled a planned signature drive to hold a recall referendum against him, citing fraud.

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More News On Venezuela's Political Crisis

Venezuela braces for anti-government protests amid crisis -- Los Angeles Times
Venezuela Opposition Plans Mass Protests Against Unpopular Leader -- VOA
Venezuela: Protesters vow turning point against President Maduro -- CNN
Venezuela's parliament votes to try President Maduro -- BBC
Venezuela opposition divided over talks offer from beleaguered Maduro -- The Guardian
Venezuela’s Military Backs Maduro in Dispute With Congress -- Bloomberg

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