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Venezuela's Pro-Government Alliance Wins Landslide Election Victory

5/30/2025

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Venezuela's pro-government alliance triumphed in the May 25 elections, clinching 253 out of 285 National Assembly seats and dominating governorships. The divided opposition, plagued by infighting and boycotts, faced crushing defeats. Despite allegations of fraud and low turnout from Western media, the election showcased robust grassroots backing for the government amid persistent US sanctions.

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Story summary

Venezuela's pro-government alliance triumphed in the May 25 elections, clinching 253 out of 285 National Assembly seats and dominating governorships. The divided opposition, plagued by infighting and boycotts, faced crushing defeats. Despite allegations of fraud and low turnout from Western media, the election showcased robust grassroots backing for the government amid persistent US sanctions.