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Opposition candidate Edmundo González leads in polls, but Maduro's government intensifies efforts to retain power.
- 66% of Venezuelans seek political change in the upcoming presidential election.
- Edmundo González leads Nicolás Maduro by 20-30% in opinion polls.
- Maduro's government employs tactics to manipulate the election, including media suppression and voter intimidation.
- International bodies like the Carter Center and the UN plan limited election monitoring.
- Potential outcomes range from democratic transition to increased political unrest and migration.
People, Places and Things In This Story
- Edmundo González Urrutia Former Ambassador of Venezuela to Argentina
- Nicolás Maduro President of Venezuela
- Venezuela Country in South America
- Carter Center Non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia
- Venezuelans People
- United Nations Intergovernmental organization
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