Venezuelan Presidential Candidates Close Campaigns Amidst Warning of Violence

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his main rival, opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, have closed their campaigns ahead of the July 28 presidential elections. Maduro has been accused of persecuting the weakened political opposition, and he has warned of a possible 'bloodbath' or military insurrection if he is defeated.

Supporters of Maduro gathered for his campaign closing rally in Maracaibo, while Gonzalez Urrutia held a press conference in Caracas alongside opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. In the lead-up to the election, tensions are high, and both candidates are making their final appeals to the voters.

The election will determine whether Maduro will secure a third consecutive six-year term as president. Observers are closely watching for any signs of violence or unrest following the election results.

The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the future of Venezuela and its political landscape.