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October 26, 2016

Opposition Venezuelan Lawmakers Vote to Put Maduro on Trial
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In news from Venezuela, the opposition-led Legislature has voted to put
President Nicolás Maduro on trial. At times, scuffles broke out on the
floor of the National Assembly as opposition lawmakers accused Maduro of
breaking the constitutional order. The vote is seen as largely symbolic
as the Venezuelan government and Supreme Court have declared Congress
illegitimate. The vote came a week after Venezuela's Electoral Council
blocked a drive for a referendum to recall Maduro. On Tuesday, Maduro
accused President Obama of backing those who are trying to oust him from
power. He said, "These attacks from the right are an attack by Obama
because he is close to leaving."
Topics:Venezuela

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