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Ahead of the controversial election, the scene in Venezuela is chaotic
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Emily Henderson
and Robert Garrova
Jul 28, 2017
There’s an election in Venezuela this Sunday that’s bringing the years of political and economic crisis to a head. Venezuela has suffered through general strikes and economic downturn, with skyrocketing inflation rates. And more than 100 people have been killed in violence related to political protests since April. Now President Nicolas Maduro wants to elect a new national […]