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Opposition leader Henrique Capriles shows a ballot during a symbolic referendum in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, July 16, 2017. Venezuela's opposition called for a massive turnout Sunday in a symbolic rejection of President Nicolas Maduro's plan to rewrite the constitution, a proposal that's escalating tensions in a nation stricken by widespread shortages and more than 100 days of anti-government protests. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

The Latest: Venezuelan opposition says 7.1 million voted

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Maduro no longer is battling for the hearts and minds of Venezuelans, the vast majority of whom blame him for an unprecedented economic and social meltdown. (Associated Press/File)

Nicolas Maduro divides Venezuela’s neighbors

By Frederic Puglie - Special to The Washington Times

More than a thousand Venezuelans expected in protest vote

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FILE - In this July 13, 2016 file photo, Laurie Holt holds a photograph of her son Joshua Holt, who has been jailed in Venezuela, at her home in Riverton, Utah. Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has requested the conditional release of the Utah man and his wife detained for over a year on weapons charges. announced on Friday, July 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Venezuelan prosecutor seeks conditional release for Utah man

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An anti-government protester holds a fire bomb during clashes with security forces on a day the opposition called for 10-hour road blocks in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, July 10, 2017. Opposition protests demanding new elections and decrying triple-digit inflation, food shortages and worsening crime continue as President Nicolas Maduro pushes forward with his plan to draft a new constitution. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuela national guard official charged for congress raid

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This July 9, 2017 file photo shows Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli celebrating after hitting a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago. Amid three months of often-violent confrontations and economic turmoil in their country, an increasing number of Venezuelan players in Major League Baseball are speaking out against the government and showing solidarity with their compatriots protesting in the streets. Cervelli and several teammates posed for a picture with old upside-down Venezuelan flag. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Venezuelan MLB players voice anguish amid turmoil back home

By ERIC NUNEZ - Associated Press

Antonieta Mendoza, center, the mother of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez speaks with media members upon her arrival to the home of her son in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, July 8, 2017. Lopez has been transferred to house arrest.The court says in a statement early Saturday that Lopez was granted the &quot;humanitarian measure&quot; for health reasons. The 46-year-old Lopez has been behind bars at a military prison for more than three years. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

The Latest: Venezuela president supports opponent’s release

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Female soldiers march during a military parade marking the country's Independence Day in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Venezuela is marking 206 years of their declaration of independence from Spain. (AP Photos/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuelan soldiers jailed amid unrest, document says

By JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

A demonstrator gets ready to throw a gasoline bomb during clashes with security forces in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Opposition protests demanding new elections and decrying triple-digit inflation, food shortages and worsening crime continue as President Nicolas Maduro pushes forward with his plan to draft a new constitution. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Venezuelan cop behind helicopter heist reappears in video

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Laurie Holt holds a photo of her son during an interview at their home Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Riverton, Utah. Still imprisoned after a year, his parents are growing worried their son will die in the Caracas jail with no relief in sight and growing volatility in the South American country. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

1 year later, Utah man stuck in Venezuela jail amid unrest

By BRADY McCOMBS and JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

Associated Press announces 2017 staff awards

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An anti-government demonstrator carries a Venezuelan flag as he walks in the midst of a cloud of tear gas during protests in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets demanding new elections as the nation battles triple-digit inflation, crippling food and medical shortages and rising crime.(AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Brazilian sale of tear gas angers Venezuela opposition

By JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May, Argentine President Mauricio Macri returned from Beijing with $17 billion worth of commitments to build nuclear reactors, railway lines and a power plant. (Associated Press)

China rivals U.S. for Latin America business

By Frederic Puglie - Special to The Washington Times

England goalkeeper Freddie Woodman,second left, saves a penalty during the final against Venezuela of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea 2017 at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea, Sunday, June 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

England beats Venezuela to lift U20 World Cup for 1st time

By JOHN DUERDEN - Associated Press

England Under-20 team chases rare global title vs Venezuela

By JOHN DUERDEN - Associated Press

Venezuela's coach Rafael Dudamel, left, celebrates with an unidentified his team member after winning against Uruguay during a semi-final match in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea 2017 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon, South Korea, Thursday, June 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Venezuela makes 1st World Cup final amid unrest at home

By JORGE RUEDA and RICARDO ZUNIGA - Associated Press

Venezuela soccer team’s coach rips Maduro after historic win

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Venezuela's Samuel Sosa, left, celebrates after scoring a goal against Uruguay during a semi-final match in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea 2017 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon, South Korea, Thursday, June 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

England, Venezuela reach Under-20 World Cup final

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Portugal moves to help its citizens living in Venezuela

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