Venezuela sidelines any opponents of Maduro as it announces election date

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MEXICO CITY — Venezuela’s presidential election so far is a one-horse race for incumbent President Nicolás Maduro. That’s not for a lack of potential challengers, or because of any great affection from voters. It’s because he’s the only politician with the means for a campaign and a guaranteed spot on the ballot. Electoral authorities this week announced that the highly anticipated election will take place July 28.

4 million people to emigrate, primarily to Latin American and Caribbean countries. Now, a few politicians who are ruling party allies and a former television reporter have expressed intentions to face off against Maduro. None have the party structure, voter support or financial resources needed to run a competitive campaign.

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