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1 – 10 of 13Ortega has rejected any possibility of dialogue with the opposition and avoided implementing democratising reforms. Elections scheduled for November 7 look sure to cement the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262586
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Opposition groups are disputing whether to participate in December’s National Assembly elections. The schism between abstentionist organisations and parties that want to take part…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256335
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The legislation has been denounced by the opposition, which claims its provisions could be used to prevent particular individuals from standing for office. The law, in conjunction…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258591
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‘Interim president’ Juan Guaido and 26 parties have already ruled out participation in the elections. However, absent a strategy for removing incumbent Nicolas Maduro and amid…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254525
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In a major misstep linked to frantic efforts to raise monies for looming bond payments, on March 29 the Supreme Court (TSJ) temporarily usurped the functions of the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220045
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There will be intense domestic and international pressure to delay National Assembly elections in order to improve conditions for a free and fair vote. A delay would strengthen…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257478
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NICARAGUA: Election moves further strengthen Ortega
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES261372
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The swearing-in of National Assembly deputy Luis Parra as speaker of the legislative body deprives Guaido of his institutional base. The controversial move has been condemned by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249851
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Less than one-third of registered voters participated in the contest, which was boycotted by the main opposition parties and ‘interim president’ Juan Guaido. Guaido continues to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258085
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VENEZUELA: COVID-19 may see Assembly election delay