L.A. Times: Venezuela's roiling politics may get more turbulent as voters head to polls Sunday
If circumstances were normal in Venezuela, opposition candidates could expect to sweep to victory in Sunday’s gubernatorial elections, given overwhelming voter dissatisfaction over a collapsed economy and new revelations linking unpopular President Nicolas Maduro to the Odebrecht bribery scandal.
But opposition leaders and international critics including the U.S. State Department claim Maduro has manipulated voting procedures in a bid to salvage statehouses he is in danger of losing.
Now suffering through a fourth straight year of recession, rising poverty, food scarcities and inflation exceeding 1,100%, only 1 in 5 Venezuelans approve of Maduro’s performance and 3 in 5 want him out of the presidential palace, according to polls.
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WNU Editor: The ruling Socialist Party currently controls 20 of 23 state governorships .... I expect this will continue even though 70% of the country is starving. When you control the ballot box .... the result that you want is what you will always get.
More News On Today's Regional Elections In Venezuela
Downcast Venezuela opposition seeks blow to Maduro through ballot box -- Reuters
Venezuela eyes tense regional vote -- AFP
Opposition Vies for Landmark Victory in Polarized Venezuela -- AP
Venezuelans face 'Sophie's Choice' in Sunday's elections -- The Hill
Venezuelans Cast Ballots Sunday in Regional Elections Viewed as Test for Maduro, Opposition -- Voice of America
Venezuela Votes Begin as Opposition Sees Chance to Weaken Maduro -- Bloomberg
Venezuela regional elections: What you need to know -- Deutsche Welle
Venezuela Election Results: Why Sunday's Vote Matters and What to Know -- Newsweek
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