Venezuelan Opposition Pushes Back Against Maduro’s Third Term Amid Calls for Protest
Venezuelan opposition leaders are rallying for mass protests against President Nicolas Maduro’s upcoming inauguration for a third term, reinforcing their commitment to challenge his rule. Opposition figure Maria Corina Machado stresses the need to overcome fear, while Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who claims victory in a disputed election, seeks international support, including from US President Joe Biden. The Maduro regime, backed by military forces, has warned against protests, raising concerns of potential violence as tensions escalate in the capital, Caracas.