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Venezuela’s Political Crisis Is Coming to a Head

amw wrote in ontd_political Jul 31, 2017 00:06

This Sunday, Venezuelans will vote to elect a constituent assembly that will be charged with rewriting the country’s constitution, which President Nicolás Maduro claims is the only way to restore stability to the troubled country after months - well, years - of unrest. The Venezuelan opposition, however, and much of the international community have ( Read more... )

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After huge Venezuela protest march, government says foils coup

ishumy wrote in ontd_political Sep 02, 2016 16:58

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Venezuelan Women Reluctantly Opt For Sterilization Amid Economic Crisis

screw_reality wrote in ontd_political Aug 11, 2016 23:19

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Venezuela is Falling Apart

poslushnik wrote in ontd_political May 21, 2016 16:34

When a Venezuelan entrepreneur we know launched a manufacturing company in western Venezuela two decades ago, he never imagined he’d one day find himself facing jail time over the toilet paper in the factory’s restrooms. But Venezuela has a way of turning yesterday’s unimaginable into today’s normal ( Read more... )

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Venezuela orders 2-day work week in the face of energy crisis

ishumy wrote in ontd_political Apr 28, 2016 16:55

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Seattle Swaps Columbus Day For 'Indigenous Peoples' Day'

moonbladem wrote in ontd_political Oct 12, 2014 18:03

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Venezuela: The Game Changed Last Night

qara_isuke wrote in ontd_political Feb 21, 2014 03:26

Listen and understand. The game changed in Venezuela last night. What had been a slow-motion unravelling that had stretched out over many years went kinetic all of a sudden ( Read more... )

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Venezuela's new labour law: The best Mother's Day gift

crooked_halo wrote in ontd_political May 21, 2013 18:28

Here is some news that the conservative critics of Venezuela's leftist government will not publicize. The Chavistas announced that a new labour law, part of which will grant recognition to non-salaried work traditionally done by women, will come into effect this week. Full-time mothers will now be able to collect a pension.While there are a number ( Read more... )

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Venezuela opposition leader Capriles calls off rally

fishphile wrote in ontd_political Apr 16, 2013 19:15

Venezuela's opposition leader Henrique Capriles has called off a rally to demand a recount of Sunday's disputed presidential election.

Rival Nicolas Maduro was declared to have won the poll, and earlier said he would not allow the opposition rally.

He accused the opposition of trying to stage a coup after clashes on Monday left seven people dead. ( Read more... )

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Politics in Venezuela shall now be very interesting indeed:

underlankers wrote in ontd_political Mar 05, 2013 16:17

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, his vice-president has announced.

Mr Chavez had not appeared in public since he returned to Venezuela last month after cancer treatment in Cuba.

An emotional Nicolas Maduro made the announcement on Tuesday evening, flanked by leading Venezuelan political and military leaders.

Earlier, he said the 58-year- ( Read more... )

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