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Venezuelan President Condemns White House Sanctions Threat

HeadlineJul 19, 2017

In Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday condemned the Trump administration for considering new sanctions against his government over plans for a vote later this month on a new legislative body. On Tuesday, the White House promised “strong and swift economic actions” if Maduro proceeds with the plan. This is President Maduro.

President Nicolás Maduro: “What do we do, compatriots? Do we give up? Do we give in? Do we let ourselves be governed by the empire of the north and the right-winged fascism of this continent? Or do we walk with our chest high, lift our honor, and say, 'We are the children of Simón Bolívar, and we will govern ourselves'?”

Venezuela has scheduled elections on July 30 for a new legislative body known as a constituent assembly. The assembly would have the power to rewrite Venezuela’s constitution and annul the opposition-led National Assembly. The move comes amid massive protests, street clashes and increasing anti-government violence.

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