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Maduro's grip on Venezuela tightens, warns of Trump threat

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Socialist President Nicolas Maduro further consolidated power in Venezuelan local elections Sunday, while accusing President Donald Trump of plotting to overthrow him. The majority of nearly 2,500 council seats spread across the crisis-stricken country went to members of Maduro's United Socialist Party of Venezuela, election officials loyal to Maduro said. After casting his ballot, Maduro spoke on state TV scoffing at Trump and other foreign leaders who have labeled him a dictator. "An attempt is under way today coming straight from the White House to destroy our way of life in Venezuela and to overthrow our constitutional democracy," Maduro said. The election came as an economic crisis rocks the once-wealthy oil country after two decades of socialist rule.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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