Venezuela Restricts Opposition Leader’s Presidential Run

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
preventing Machado, a leading candidate in opinion polls, from holding public office for 15 years.This latest disqualification stems from a
alleged legislative irregularities, including asset declaration errors.The court found Machado responsible for a $32.5 billion loss to
(Photo Internet reproduction)The court accused Machado of transferring Citgo to Crystallex and aiding in seizing $4 billion of Venezuelan
ineligibility, integral to the United States -negotiated roadmap for fair elections.Machado argued that no legal barrier exists against her
prosecutor Tarek William Saab.Furthermore, former governor and presidential candidate Henrique Capriles remains disqualified, leaving the
permitted to run for office.The United States has been pressuring Maduro to allow opposition participation in the elections, threatening to
under the sanctions relief agreement on December 20.This series of events highlights the complex dynamics of Venezuelan politics and its
impact on international relations and democracy.