Nicolas Maduro's announcement comes as thousands of people have been arrested since protests erupted over the election in July, for which the authoritarian leader has failed to provide evidence of victory.

Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro declares Christmas to begin in October

By News on the Net Sky News——Bio and Archives--September 5, 2024

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro has declared Christmas will start three months early in the country, in a move which some have suggested was made to further his own political goals.

Venezuela has been gripped by protests over July's contested presidential election, which saw Mr Maduro re-elected for a third term despite global scepticism over the results. -- More...

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