More than seven million Venezuelans have voted in a symbolic election in Caracas organized by the opposition against President Nicolas Maduro and his plan to rewrite the constitution.
With 95 percent of ballots counted, some seven-point-two million people turned out to vote. This comes as around 20 million people were expected to cast their ballots. The opposition has hailed its symbolic referendum as a clear message and a blow to Maduro.
Meanwhile, a woman was gunned down and four others were wounded by paramilitary gunmen during the voting. The Venezuelan government has described the opposition-organized plebiscite as an act of disobedience.
The Latin American country has been struggling with food shortages and a staggering inflation. The opposition blames Maduro for the economic crisis, but the president accuses his opponents of seeking to stage a U-S-backed coup.
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