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Venezuelan Election Tensions Rise Ahead of Polls
2024-07-26 14:59:09
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Venezuelan Election Tensions Rise Ahead of Polls

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Venezuela braces for a crucial presidential election as incumbent Maduro and opposition candidate Gonzalez Urrutia conclude their campaigns amidst escalating tensions. Maduro warns of potential 'bloodbath' or military intervention if defeated.

Urrutia emphasizes negotiation over conflict, dismissing privatization claims. Concerns mount as the military backs Maduro, and international observers withdraw.

Both candidates rally support, with Maduro continuing Chavez's legacy and Urrutia advocating for change. With allegations of biased statements from authorities, uncertainty looms over the election's fairness and the risk of violence.

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A supporter of Venezuelan President and presidential candidate Nicolas Maduro shows a dummy of the character known as "Super Bigote," which represents Maduro, during his campaign closing rally in Caracas on July 25, 2024, ahead of Sunday's presidential election. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his main rival in the July 28 presidential elections, opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, close their campaigns on Thursday amidst Maduro's warnings of a "bloodbath" or a military insu..
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