16-10-2017 17:11 via yahoo.com

Venezuela vote dispute risks rekindling unrest, new sanctions

By Alexandra Ulmer and Andreina AponteCARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's opposition refused on Monday to recognize a surprise win for the ruling socialists in weekend regional elections, potentially rekindling protests and fresh foreign sanctions on the oil-rich country's moribund economy.President Nicolas Maduro's candidates took 17 governorships, versus six for the opposition, in Sunday's nationwide poll, according to the pro-government electoral board.The Socialist Party's strong showing comes a
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