Venezuelan migrants say election results could sway decision to stay or return
There have been growing concerns over voter fraud and whether they will be able to have a fair and free election.
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There have been growing concerns over voter fraud and whether they will be able to have a fair and free election.
Sunday was election day in Venezuela, and the outcome could result in ripple effects for thousands of Venezuelan migrants in Chicago. Many local Venezuelans rallied on the Magnificent Mile Sunday to bring attention to the critical election and support friends and family back home. They say there is so much riding on the election, which will very likely determine if people stay or decide to leave their homeland.
Far-left strongman Nicolas Maduro is facing the strongest opposition to his political movement's rule in 25 years. Voting happens on Sunday.
Autocratic socialist Nicolas Maduro is facing the most serious challenge to his rule since he seized power eleven years ago.
