Historical Events tagged with "maría corina machado"

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Politics & Government

Historic Shift in Venezuela's Parliamentary Control

December 6th, 2015 9 years ago

In a significant electoral shift, the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD), secured a two-thirds majority in Venezuela's National Assembly. This marked the first time in 17 years that the United Socialist Party of Venezuela lost its majority, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with President Nicolás Maduro's government amid economic difficulties and political unrest. The election took place against a backdrop of high inflation, shortages of basic goods, and growing public discontent. With this victory, opposition leaders aimed to challenge Maduro's policies and improve the country's dire economic situation.

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