Caption Thousands have been arrested, and many allege mistreatment, as voting on the Constituent Assembly takes place under strict security. July 31, 2017 People celebrate the results of Constituent Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, a day after deadly violence erupted in connection with the controversial vote. Moreover, non-U.S. banks have become very concerned about doing business with anyone on an American sanctions list. I personally expected more forceful actions from opposition leaders.”Many credit the opposition with bravely challenging a repressive regime. A top contender, opposition leader Leopoldo López, remains under house arrest and sidelined from public activities.In recent days, the opposition has seemed disorganized, caught flat-footed by a government announcement banning protests through Tuesday.

Source: Washington Post July 31, 2017 19:41 UTC