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As Maduro inauguration looms, Venezuela opposition plan street protests


Published on 2025-01-09 07:01:07 - MSN
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  • Venezuelan opposition parties and their supporters are set to hold protests around the country on Thursday in an eleventh-hour effort to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, one day before he is due to be sworn in for his third six-year term.

The article from MSN discusses the political tension in Venezuela as President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration approaches. The opposition, led by María Corina Machado, is planning street protests to challenge Maduro's legitimacy, especially after the opposition primaries were marred by irregularities and the government's refusal to allow Machado to run for office. Despite these setbacks, the opposition remains active, with Machado rallying supporters for a significant demonstration on January 23, 2024, to mark the anniversary of the 1958 overthrow of a previous dictator. The protests aim to highlight the ongoing political crisis, economic hardships, and the government's authoritarian measures, including the barring of opposition candidates and the manipulation of electoral processes. The opposition's strategy includes not only street protests but also international advocacy to pressure for democratic reforms and fair elections.

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