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Venezuelan Protests Erupt Against Maduro's Regime and Legacy

11/12/2025

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Protests erupted in Venezuela against Nicolás Maduro's regime over alleged election manipulation and human rights abuses.
In Falcón state, demonstrators targeted a statue of Hugo Chávez, attempting to destroy it as a symbol of discontent.
Hugo Chávez rose to power in 1999 promising inclusive democracy, but his legacy is tarnished under Maduro.
Nicolás Maduro's government jails dissidents.
Venezuela faces international isolation and a severe economic crisis amid mass exodus.

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Story summary

Protests erupted in Venezuela against Nicolás Maduro's regime over alleged election manipulation and human rights abuses.
In Falcón state, demonstrators targeted a statue of Hugo Chávez, attempting to destroy it as a symbol of discontent.
Hugo Chávez rose to power in 1999 promising inclusive democracy, but his legacy is tarnished under Maduro.
Nicolás Maduro's government jails dissidents.
Venezuela faces international isolation and a severe economic crisis amid mass exodus.