The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.
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María Corina Machado Leads in Venezuela Primary to Oppose President Maduro
María Corina Machado, a center-right candidate, was leading in an election that showed voters’ faith in democracy and dissatisfaction with years of authoritarian rule.
Venezuela-U.S. Relations Soften Ahead of Key Primary Election
The release of political prisoners and the lifting of some U.S. sanctions comes as Venezuela’s opposition prepares to elect a candidate to challenge the country’s leader.
Venezuela Pledges Small Steps Toward Fair Elections Next Year
The agreement signed on Tuesday by the country’s authoritarian government and the opposition would not allow all candidates to run.