News Alert: Maduro government stages de facto takeover of Venezuela’s National Assembly

Opposition lawmakers were locked out of the vote Sunday to elect the chamber's new leader. Luis Parra, a lawmaker allegedly bribed by President Nicolás Maduro's government, was sworn in to replace Juan Guaidó in a move meant to undermine the opposition leader's claim to be the nation's legitimate interim leader.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 5, 2:14 PM     Maduro government stages de facto takeover of Venezuela's National Assembly Opposition lawmakers were locked out of the vote Sunday to elect the chamber's new leader. Luis Parra, a lawmaker allegedly bribed by President Nicolás Maduro's government, was sworn in to replace Juan Guaidó in a move meant to undermine the opposition leader's claim to be the nation's legitimate interim leader. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071