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Maduro’s grip on power challenged in seismic Venezuela election
Since then, poor economic management and sanctions from the European Union and the U.S. have led to nightmarish economic conditions and widespread hunger, pushing almost 8 million people to leave the country. González, a 74-year-old retired diplomat, was a …