At a critical juncture, Venezuela’s regime sidelines María Corina Machado despite her strong backing by the opposition Unitary Platform after a two-million-vote primary win. Her registration is blocked. Machado, via social media, vows to continue the electoral struggle, hinting at an opposition option for the July 28 presidential vote. She aims for quick, inclusive decisions […]
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