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Experts fear Venezuela's Maduro could steal Sunday's election as opposition leads in polls
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Polling has placed current Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro behind his opponent, leading experts to believe he may look to steal the election, as striking a deal is his only other option.
Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
"But changing the president is not enough," Humire cautioned. "Regardless of who is Venezuela’s next president, the criminal system embedded in Venezuelan institutions will adapt and continue operating. An internal effort is necessary but insufficient to dismantle the Venezuela Threat Network."
"Yet, this doesn’t take away from what Maria Corina has done regardless of the outcome on Sunday – give Venezuelans another chance," he added.
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