Venezuela briefs: Opposition leaders barred from public office and tumbling bolivar (July 15, 2015)
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Regulatory crackdown on political opposition: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been barred from holding public office for a year, according to a letter she received from the national comptroller's office. The move would prevent her from becoming a congresswoman if she wins a seat in December’s parliamentary election.It was not immediately clear on what grounds she was barred and the comptroller’s office could not be reached to comment. The office has in the past disqualified candidates from holding public office for irregular use of public funds. Opposition leaders say these are excuses to sideline political opponents, reports
Venezuela briefs: Opposition leaders barred from public office and tumbling bolivar (July 15, 2015)
Venezuela briefs: Opposition leaders barred…
Venezuela briefs: Opposition leaders barred from public office and tumbling bolivar (July 15, 2015)
Regulatory crackdown on political opposition: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been barred from holding public office for a year, according to a letter she received from the national comptroller's office. The move would prevent her from becoming a congresswoman if she wins a seat in December’s parliamentary election.It was not immediately clear on what grounds she was barred and the comptroller’s office could not be reached to comment. The office has in the past disqualified candidates from holding public office for irregular use of public funds. Opposition leaders say these are excuses to sideline political opponents, reports