Officials say they are fighting a US-led right-wing conspiracy determined to end socialism in Latin America, hobble Venezuela’s economy, and steal its oil wealth. “Donald Trump is not the boss of Venezuela!” thundered Maduro at a rally late on Tuesday, after the pro-government Constituent Assembly legislative superbody said the vote would be held by April 30. But having survived massive protests last year and consolidated his grip, the international pressure has now given Maduro a powerful rallying cry to seek re-election. The people rule in Venezuela, not empires,” he added in Tuesday’s rally, getting straight into campaign mode with jingles from past elections. [nL8N1LG3FQ]“The election will be held on Maduro’s terms, allowing him to ensure his victory,” the Eurasia consultancy said.

Source: bd News24 January 24, 2018 11:03 UTC