CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan government critic María Corina Machado was declared the winner Thursday of an opposition-organized primary to choose a presidential candidate , in polling last weekend that was denounced by the self-proclaimed soc
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan government critic María Corina Machado was declared the winner Thursday of an opposition-organized primary to choose a presidential candidate, in polling last weekend that was denounced by the self-proclaimed socialist government as illegitimate.
But despite some assurances by Maduro’s government that the opposition would be allowed to choose a candidate, it has cast heavy doubt on any outcome of the weekend primary. Prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into primary organizers on charges including fraud and usurping authority, and on top of that the government has official banned Machado from running for office.
Results released by the commission showed participation of more than 2.4 million voters, of whom roughly 93% supported Machado. Maduro’s government last week agreed in principle to let the opposition choose its candidate for the 2024 presidential election. But the government has in the past bent the law, retaliated against opponents and breached agreements as it sees fit.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
María Corina Machado is winner of Venezuela opposition primary that government has denouncedCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan government critic María Corina Machado was declared the winner Thursday of an opposition-organized primary to choose a presidential candidate , in polling last weekend that was denounced by the self-proclaimed soc
Read more »
María Corina Machado is winner of Venezuela opposition primary that government has denouncedCARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan government critic María Corina Machado was declared the winner Thursday of an opposition-organized primary to choose a presidential candidate , in polling last weekend that was denounced by the self-proclaimed soc
Read more »
Venezuela's Machado wins presidential primary, near-final count showsExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Venezuela's Machado wins presidential primary, near-final count showsExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Machado’s Win Confirmed in Venezuela Vote Maduro Calls a ‘Fraud’María Corina Machado definitively won Venezuela’s opposition primaries, a final bulletin from the organizing committee confirmed, solidifying her leadership ahead of the 2024 presidential vote.
Read more »
Former Venezuelan lawmaker Machado defends opposition primary against govt criticismExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »