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October 28, 2016

Venezuela: Opposition Calls National Strike in Bid to Oust President
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In the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, clashes broke out Thursday as the
country's increasingly militant opposition stepped up efforts to oust
President Nicolás Maduro. Opposition leaders have called for a national
strike today and a march to the presidential palace in Caracas, unless
the election board allows for a stalled referendum on whether to recall
President Maduro. Each side has accused the other of attempting a coup.
Venezuela's political unrest comes as the country is grappling with a
massive economic crisis, which has led to shortages of food, medicine
and other necessary goods. We'll have more on the crisis in Venezuela
later in the broadcast.
Topics:Venezuela

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