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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Calls Reaction to Referendum Results “Insufficient”

Orlando Avendaño Jul 18, 2017 8

EspañolThe referendum in Venezuela saw over seven million people turn out to vote, in what was ultimately a landslide outcry against dictator Nicolás Maduro's regime — but not everyone was so happy with the opposition's reaction to the…
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International Relations

President of Perú Backs Venezuelan Opposition’s Push to Oust Maduro

Karina Martín Aug 12, 2016 0

EspañolPresident of Peru Pedro Pablo Kuczynski (PPK) has recently publicized his support for the Venezuelan opposition by hosting its leader, Henrique Capriles. "I appreciate the visit by Governor Capriles," PPK said, "and I have…
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Lilian Tintori: The Opposition Have Won Venezuela’s Election

Daniel Raisbeck Dec 6, 2015 2

Lilian Tintori, renowned human-rights activist and wife of imprisoned political leader Leopoldo López, released a video on social media on Sunday evening stating that the Venezuelan opposition has won today's congressional election. "We…
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Economics

Venezuela’s Die-Hard Belief in Socialism Must End

Contributor Oct 22, 2015 5

There is no shortage of media coverage of the economic crisis that Venezuela is currently facing. Once a regional powerhouse, Venezuela is a lurid case study of the failure of socialist economic policies. One needn't look any further…
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News Brief

Henrique Capriles: Venezuela Must Refinance Debt, Avoid Default

PanAm Post Staff Jul 16, 2015 3

"When faced with economic crisis, we must not remain indifferent," Miranda Governor Henrique Capriles Radonski said during a press conference on Tuesday. Amid soaring inflation, Venezuela must refinance its foreign debt to improve…
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Elections

Ceballos, López Defy Prison Cells to Conquer Venezuelan Primaries

Sabrina Martín May 19, 2015 1

EspañolOn Sunday, May 17, the Venezuelan opposition carried out its primary elections ahead of a national parliamentary vote due to take place in late 2015. Justice First (PJ), led by former presidential candidate Henrique Capriles —…
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News Brief

Capriles Calls for Fresh Wave of Peaceful Protests in Venezuela

PanAm Post Staff Jan 13, 2015 4

EspañolOn Monday, January 12, opposition leader Henrique Capriles called on Venezuelans to rally against President Nicolás Maduro in the wake of a deepening economic crisis. "Now that the people are in the streets, in the queues,…
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Free Speech

Venezuela: Maduro Calls on Public to “Renew Its Love of Socialism”

Belén Marty Apr 14, 2014 8

EspañolNicolás Maduro rejected the measures proposed by the opposition during negotiations last week, and yesterday he called on the citizens of Venezuela to renew their faith in the socialist revolution. He spoke from the Miraflores Palace…
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Columnists

Venezuela’s Municipal Elections Equate to Presidential Referendum

María Teresa Romero Nov 29, 2013 4

EspañolNovember 18 was the official start of the campaign for Venezuela's municipal elections on December 8, and these elections will close the Latin-American electoral calendar for 2013. While municipal elections are not usually considered…
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