The Guardian: 'Maduro would beat Jesus': Venezuelans lament rigged system as election looms
Many fear dirty tricks will keep the unpopular president in power, but the opposition is urging people not to boycott Sunday’s vote
After denouncing Venezuela’s food shortages and hyperinflation in a speech ahead of Sunday’s presidential election, the opposition candidate, Henrí Falcón, sat in his campaign bus, sucking a throat lozenge – and chewing over his predicament.
Falcón ought to be the favorite. He’s up against Nicolás Maduro, the deeply unpopular and increasingly authoritarian president who is seeking another six-year term despite leading this oil-rich nation into its worst economic crisis in decades.
Yet Falcón is the underdog.
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WNU Editor: If Jesus was running in the Venezuelan election, the same fate that has resulted in major opposition leaders either being jailed or in exile will also happen to him. Everyone knows that the fix is in .... and here is my prediction .... Maduro will win with a popular vote in the mid to high 50% .... or higher .... even though 90% (or more) of the population will be going to bed tonight either hungry and/or they know someone who is. Another prediction .... this election will be the final straw for millions of Venezuelans. Expect the exodus from Venezuela to double or triple in the coming months, and the countries that border Venezuela will either be closing and/or restricting their border crossings to Venezuelans.
More News On Tomorrow's Fixed Venezuelan Election
Powerful, unpopular Venezuela leader faces opposition foes -- FOX News/AP
Venezuela To Hold Presidential Election But Main Opposition Is Boycotting It -- NPR
Maduro seeks second term in isolated, ruined Venezuela -- AFP
Expecting Maduro win, many Venezuelans say they won't vote on Sunday -- NBC
Venezuela election: Maduro 'ready for battle' as voters vow to flee if he wins -- The Guardian
US Promises More Sanctions After Venezuela's Presidential Election (Video) -- VOA
Venezuela presidential election: Vote or veto? -- Katy Watson, BBC
Can Venezuela survive another Maduro 'victory'? -- Jim Wyss And Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald
