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Venezuela's Election: Democracy on Trial Amid Economic Turmoil

Venezuelans head to the polls amid growing concerns about election fairness and economic instability.

Venezuelans head to the polls this Sunday for a presidential election fraught with concerns over fairness and transparency, against a backdrop of prolonged political and economic turmoil.

The Paris Olympics are set to dazzle with a grand opening ceremony, despite earlier arson attacks on the train network raising security issues. The games are anticipated to inject 5 to 10 billion euros into the French economy.

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Fri 26 Jul 2024 22:32GMT

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