Showdown in Venezuela: An Explainer

4,206 views · Published 26 July 2017 · 3:12 · Indexed 24 October 2026

Channel: The Wire · 2017 · News & Politics

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Tensions are rising in Venezuela ahead of a vote for constitutional reform on July 30. The opposition, strengthened by a striking symbolic referendum, is accelerating its protests against Maduro’s government. At the same time, the President and his supporters are denouncing the interference of foreign sanctions, against a backdrop of economic and political crisis. We bring you the details.

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