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US condemns ban on Venezuelan opposition leader’s candidacy and puts sanctions relief under review

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CARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. government and nearly 30 conservative world leaders on Saturday condemned the decision of Venezuela’s highest court to block the presidential candidacy of opposition leader María Corina Machado. The Biden administration, however, remained noncommittal about reimposing economic sanctions on Venezuela, which it has threatened to do if the government of President … Read more

Pakistan election officials reject former prime minister Khan’s candidacy in parliamentary election

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LAHORE, Pakistan — Election officials in Pakistan rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday as a candidate in the country’s February parliamentary election. His lawyers have said they will appeal. Khan is in prison serving a three-year sentence for corruption and also faces a stack of other charges, making it difficult for him to … Read more

Hundreds of Georgians march in support of country’s candidacy for European Union membership

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TBILISI, Georgia — Hundreds of people marched in Georgia’s capital Saturday to support the Caucasus region country becoming a candidate for European Union membership. The EU is expected to announce Dec. 15 whether it has decided to grant Georgia candidate status, a crucial milestone for potential membership. The government was told last month that it … Read more

More Bukele critics join effort seeking to nullify El Salvador leader’s candidacy for re-election

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SAN SALVADOR — As President Nayib Bukele seeks re-election, a growing number of voices are urging electoral authorities to reverse their acceptance of the popular leader’s candidacy, arguing it is a clear violation of El Salvador’s constitution. Bukele has gained the unwavering support of many in this Central American nation of 6.5 million people after … Read more