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April 27, 2016

Venezuela: Right-Wing Opponents Start Bid to Recall Maduro Amid Energy Crisis
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In Venezuela, electoral authorities have allowed the right-wing
opposition to launch an effort to recall President Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro and fellow leftist President Dilma Rousseff in neighboring Brazil
both face attempts by right-wing opponents to oust them from power in
what both leaders have denounced as attempted coups. In Venezuela,
Maduro's opponents will seek to collect signatures from 1 percent of
eligible voters to initiate a recall. This comes as Venezuela faces an
energy crisis stemming from a severe drought that has crippled its main
hydroelectric dam. On Tuesday, Venezuela announced a two-day work week
for government workers, adding to power cuts and other measures aimed at
addressing the crisis.
Topics:Venezuela

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