The most recent Venezuelan vote delay comes as governance, economics and basic safety are collapsing

Caracas (dpa) – The opposition in Venezuela called for citizens to “fight for their voting rights” Friday, after their attempt to force President Nicolas Maduro out of office was halted. The opposition Roundtable for Democracy (MUD) coalition wants Maduro removed from office via a direct citizen vote, known as a recall referendum. They had planned next…

Electoral officials in Venezuela have suspended a recall referendum campaign against President Nicolas Maduro, a move that further challenges opposition efforts to oust the socialist leader in the wake of a deepening econonomic crisis. Thursday’s decision by the electoral council came after several regional courts voided the results of an earlier signature drive against Maduro due…