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Venezuela 's far-right opposition is doubling down on its refusal to accept defeat in the country's presidential election amid simmering unrest and violence in the streets of Caracas, sparking warnings of another coup attempt in a nation that has long faced interference from the United States and other Western powers.
Milei's comments, as well as those of other right-wing political leaders in the region, prompted Venezuela to announce the withdrawal of diplomatic personnel from Argentina and several other nations.The United States, which has a long history of meddling in Venezuelan politics and has supported past efforts to oust Maduro's government, has also questioned the CNE tally and floated the possibility of additional sanctions, which have had devastating impacts on Venezuela's economy.
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