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Venezuela Passes Law to Criminalize Support for Sanctions

Venezuela Passes Law to Criminalize Support for Sanctions

Above: National Assembly Pres. Jorge Rodriguez, sided by First Vice Pres. Pedro Infante and Second Vice Pres. America Perez, vote during a session at the National Assembly in Caracas on Nov. 28, 2024. Image copyright: *** GETTY *** Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images

The Spin

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The legislation represents another step in Maduro's systematic crackdown on political opposition and civil society, effectively criminalizing dissent and preventing legitimate criticism of the government. It aims to silence those who seek international support to restore democracy in Venezuela.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 79% chance that Edmundo González, the opposition candidate in the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election, will be charged with a crime by Venezuelan authorities before the end of 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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