In a dramatic unfolding of events, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is gearing up for the upcoming July elections with a confident stance against challenger Edmundo González. Maduro’s campaign, brimming with anticipation, publicly shuns electoral fraud, emphasizing a desire for a win grounded in legitimacy. However, insiders hint at backup strategies to retain power if polls […]
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