By Agence France-Presse The prospect of a free presidential election in Venezuela was dealt a heavy blow Friday when the country’s highest court upheld a ban on the candidacy of María Corina Machado, a longtime government foe and winner of the primary held by the opposition faction backed by the United States. The ruling came […]
The Venezuelan government frequently bans adversaries from public office, including in presidential contests. The court upheld bans on opposition candidates Freddy Superlano and Henrique Capriles. The bans are part of a pattern of sidelining adversaries. Source: Venezuela’s highest court upholds ban on opposition presidential candidate
By NEWS WIRES The prospect of a free presidential election in Venezuela was dealt a heavy blow Friday when the country’s highest court upheld a ban on the candidacy of María Corina Machado, a longtime government foe and winner of the primary held by the opposition faction backed by the United States. Source: Venezuela’s highest […]