Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Poll: Venezuelan President Maduro Still Enjoys Wide Support (Update)

Zero Hedge: Poll Finds Maduro's Domestic Support Stronger After Coup Attempt & US Pressures

A new poll has found that after emerging victorious in Venezuela's recent US-backed failed coup attempt led by opposition leader Juan Gaido, socialist leader Nicolas Maduro commands a popular majority of Venezuelans' recognition as the legal head of the country, even after over 50 countries rejected his January reelection as invalid.

The five-month political stalemate appears to be "subtly helping" Maduro, according to a Miami Herald report of a new Datincorp poll conducted over the weekend, even after dozens of countries have followed America's lead in recognizing only Guaido as the "interim present". The poll found that a majority 41% of Venezuelans consider Maduro the country’s “constitutional president” against 36% who recognize Guaido.

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WNU Editor: An interesting analysis on who is popular in Venezuela and who is not.

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