After its first two choices to compete for the presidency against Nicolás Maduro in July’s election were barred from running, the coalition of opposition parties was able to register a third, provisional choice.
Author: Genevieve Glatsky and Isayen Herrera
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Venezuela Court Bars Opposition Leader From Running for President
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